I felt it is about time to apologize... to everyone I have
thrown my opinion out at warp speed, never giving him or her the chance to duck.
I caught myself, early today with someone, and it was never burped up.....the miracle of consciousness. This provided
the almost instant feedback of making the other person happier, because I
approached the day with joy with the idea of spreading joy instead of smearing them with one
of my opinions ( cleverly disguised negativity, NOT ). I took it further all
day, to set aside my happiness for others all day…the self took a back seat, if it just a bit at first. This will take vigilance to be
aware and continue. This was born out of years of meditation...a hint of the wisdom that lies dormant inside of us. The feedback with strangers was pleasant and connected, they felt my intention...yup, I am a slow learner. Far more strangers engaged with me...Bingo! I had the key, but misplaced it for so many years.
All harmful acts, words and thoughts, ever committed by
me since of old…on account of beginning-less greed, anger and ignorance… born
of my body, speech and mind… Now, I atone for them all.
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| "wisdom grows" Wat Pak Nam |
2 comments:
I have a hard time keeping my opinions to myself too, especially since I tend to be rather opinionated. It does require a conscious effort to catch myself before I dump my opinion on someone who didn't ask for it. It's definitely a work in progress.
My partner rarely does this, so when I do it....it really stands out. May be a security thing learned from my opinionated, alcoholic father, as we are what we learn.
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