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Look at trees, the ocean, a leaf, a stone, a plant, anything,
Imagine the process of how they were created.
See the miracle that they are.
Might that tranquility be of use today?
When we are well, feeling good about ourselves and someone comes along and messes up something we are working on (or even our day), we sometimes act as if we are justified in our anger.
The only reason we become angry is because we have taken the behavior of another as if it were about us.
People do great things when they experience they are loved, their value and worth are a given and there is always a choice.
And if they feel badly about themselves, they are capable of great damage and harm to themselves and others.
What does it add to the situation if we take personally what others have done?
“Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.”
— Thich Nhat Hanh
The only question is will i choose, and choose again throughout the day?
