Isn't the Universe strange? A positive thing, like Newman's salad dressing profits, is out into the ethos and it changes into something far greater? We never know how our lives will be used to serve the greater good until we venture forth. Paul Newman took the pain of his life and it didn't save his son but it helped many other suffering people. Thanks for giving me something to think about today.
Powerful story! It reminds me that there are still good people in the world. Perhaps we just start by being considerate and tolerant. Thanks for sharing.
I've been really impressed by Melinda Gates' philanthropic work over the years. Both with and without her ex-husband's participation. It seems like she truly believes in giving back and making the world a better place.
Love cannot be selective. The moment love is selective it is reduced to mere liking and disliking, approving and disapproving, the manifestation of our desire and fear.
In Dhamma terms, love means acceptance without limitations or conditions, and it is only in this place that we will find true peace.
The world is filled with unenlightened beings, often intelligent, creative, possessive and manipulative, but this is what we must accept, because it is the reality of the moment, it is the reality of life.
From that unconditional acceptance can come a wise, compassionate and loving response. Sometimes gentle and caressing, sometimes firm and direct, but always clear. When we are clear, life is clear.
It is this non hypocritical clarity that becomes your gift to each situation that you find yourself in. Beings are the way they are, that is their choice, but you are the way that you are, and that is your choice. Reflect, what do you bring to the world?
Everyday we make our own history. What is your contribution?
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