Monthly Archives: February 2014

Compassion and Action

Posted on February 27, 2014 by writeherewritenow

“Compassion is an aspiration, a state of mind, wanting others to be free from suffering. It’s not passive — it’s not empathy alone — but rather an empathetic altruism that actively strives to free others from suffering.”  Dalai Lama One … Continue reading →

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Information and Inspiration

Posted on February 24, 2014 by writeherewritenow

Know the sunlight While confronting the shadows, Becoming a leader to all. Tao Te Ching, 28 We experience a daily deluge of information—news, gossip, external demands, TV, radio, e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, and more. But we are much more than information. … Continue reading →

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What is Right Speech?

Posted on February 15, 2014 by writeherewritenow

The Buddha said, “And what is right speech? Abstaining from lying, from divisive speech, from abusive speech, and from idle chatter: This is called right speech.” (Samyutta Nikaya 45) One of my best friends in the East Coast, Linda, called … Continue reading →

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The Power of Listening

Posted on February 9, 2014 by writeherewritenow

Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know. Tao Te Ching 56 I was walking to class one January day in 1986 when my friend Jeff came running up, his eyes filled with tears. That morning, … Continue reading →

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Clear Mind and Right Communication

Posted on February 4, 2014 by writeherewritenow

“This is what should be done by one who is skilled in goodness and who knows the path of peace: Let them be able and upright, straightforward and gentle in speech, humble and not conceited, contented and easily satisfied.” Metta Sutta … Continue reading →

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