A Tibetan inspired, courageous decision to action... outlined by Pema Chodron, Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change
There's an idea discussed in this book - "Breathing in Pain, Breathing Out Relief" ... which "refers to our willingness to take on the pain of others we know are hurting and extend to them whatever we feel will ease their pain, whatever will enable them to stay present with the sorrows and losses and disappointments of life."
This is said to "awaken our natural empathy, our innate ability to put ourselves in others' shoes. Caring about people when they're scared or sad or angry or arrogant can be a challenge; it confronts us with our own pain and fear, with the places where we're stuck. But if we can stay with those unwanted feelings, we can use them as steppingstones to understanding the pain and fear of others."
Sounds a lot nicer than choosing anger, resentment and bitterness.....
Blessings,
Chatgirl
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