It’s easy to experience the world as a hostile place.
It’s easy to feel a consistent disappointment in humanity when we look at all the harm caused in the world, and it reminds me of words that hit me right in the heart when I read them in Shantaram years ago:
“It doesn’t always help us to love the world. But it does prevent us from hating the world.” – Shantaram
Falling into that trap of ‘hating’ the world is easy because there is so much really negative news out there but it never serves us, seeing only the ‘bad’ in the world only serves to make us feel isolated.
We have to do the work to recognize all the good that exists because:
we don’t create a better world while we are pointing fingers at one another. We don’t do better, unless we do it together.
“Make a conscious effort to surround yourself with positive, nourishing, and uplifting people — people who believe in you, encourage you to go after your dreams, and applaud your victories.” – Jack Canfield
“Keep in mind that part of growing up is dealing with difficult issues, and the benefits can be great if you have the courage to ask for help. Human beings are not designed to go through life alone. No one has to bear the burden of tough times all by themselves.” – Jack Canfield
“There are essentially two things that will make you wise — the books you read and the people you meet.” – Jack Canfield
Today’s meditation journey serves as a blessing to the humans in the world around you. It’s an acknowledgement that everyone is dealing with their own difficulties that we might know nothing about. We can choose to have hate for our fellow humans because of their actions or we can choose to show love even when we disagree, in fact especially when we disagree.
How we collectively show up IS how we create the world. So if we have an idea of what we want the world to look like, then we have to show up and BE that.
What you want to see in the world, IS what you have to be in the world.
A few thoughts to reflect on:
- Choose love over hate. Even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.
- Surround yourself with positive people. The people you associate with can have a profound impact on your outlook on life.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help. We are not meant to go through life alone.
- Practice gratitude. Focusing on the positive can help to shift your perspective.
- Believe in the power of love. Love has the potential to transform the world.
Ultimately, our collective actions shape the world we live in. If we want a world that is filled with love, compassion, and understanding, we must embody those qualities ourselves. By choosing to love the world, even in its imperfections, we can contribute to a more positive and harmonious future.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Tonglen