Comments on: A quote to keep me grounded

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:09:43 +0000

@missrogue It’s hard to know where to start. There’s so much out there, but I like “Lovingkindness,” by Salzberg. Anything by Pema Chodron will be good. Most things from Shambhala Press are good too. I also really like “The Hero Within” by Pearson. Really like it. Got some ink based on that book. That should tell you something. I also think it’s applicable in the workplace; and it has exercises for practice. Did I say I like that book?

By: Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:36:50 +0000

Your words resonate for me today after being served divorce papers last evening.

I was expecting them, but seeing them in writing makes it very real.

“ODAT”, i.e. one day at a time works for me too.

By: missrogue

missrogue — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:48:16 +0000

@megan Love Buddhist philosophy. I have to read more of it!

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:28:39 +0000

Do you know Phillip Moffitt? He’s a Buddhist practitioner who leads retreats in the Northwest. During a session with one of my friends he said, “You might feel alone right now, today. You might feel alone tomorrow; but you will not feel alone all the time.” That stuck with me as did another Buddhist tid-bit: “Is there a solution to the problem? If the answer is ‘yes’, then why worry? If the answer is ‘no’….then why worry?”

By: John Mills

John Mills — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:20:41 +0000

I love that line and was thinking about this philosophy today.
I just started a new business (brand strategy and design)in March and the ups and downs are incredible. It’s so easy to let the good and bad days taint your attitude and outlook.

Thanks for the reminder.

By: Barry Kelly

Barry Kelly — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:14:49 +0000

It’s an oldie – “this too shall pass”.