Managing day-to-day anxiety...

My religion is very simple. 

My religion is kindness.

— Dalai Lama

I read a great book called The Art of Happiness, by Dr Howard Cutler, who interviews the Dalai Lama. Together with Dr Howard, the Dalai Lama explores many facets of everyday life, including relationships, loss, and the pursuit of wealth. Based on 2500 years of Buddhist meditations and a healthy dose of common sense, the book offers a guide to defeat day-to-day anxiety, insecurity, anger and discouragement.

I found the book allowed to me to think quite differently about the suffering in the world. For example, the Dalai Lama contends that by going through difficult/traumatic experiences, we cultivate a deeper capacity for empathy, which allows us to connect more profoundly with our fellow man. Just sayin’ :) Hugs. XO

Blessings,

Chatgirl