Awaiting Enlightenment
For everyone trying to find a deeper connection to the world and yourself. Here's a little inspiration.
Speak without being defensive
When trying to practice skillful speaking, include speaking without any tone in your voice. Others will pick up on even the slightest tone of hostility in your words which will unconsciously make them defensive as well.
Instead, pause - recognize your hostile feelings and speak from a genuine place of kindness. In return, the person you’re speaking with will most likely pick up on your peace and you can carry on a progressive conversation based on ideas rather than “i’m right and you’re wrong”.
Tips from a Pocket Practice
- Practice self control because it’s involved with everything you do (not being gluttonous, not cheating in a relationship, not stealing, etc). Your morals make you who you are and your character is determined by your actions when no one is watching. Just think… What would Kridley do?
Truthfulness: We are all role models and teachers. Good teachers are wise, compassionate, humble, and truthful. While at camp this summer be very aware of your actions and words towards and around all children. With every thought, word, and deed you are influencing the life of a young person.
- Practice Skillful Speaking: Speaking truthfully, compassionately, usefully, and supportively.
- Focus on effort, not results. I can do this, and I can enjoy it. I will give it my full effort; that’s all I can do.
- I am the one who determines how I feel. My perceptions are entirely up to me. Only I can destroy my peace, and I choose not to do so.
- What is your intention? Am I about to speak and act as the person I want to be?
Satya - right communication
Sincere honesty in grace. Not being afraid to speak your truth and express your authentic self. Not feeling threatened when listening to another’s authentic truth. Removing fear from the equation entirely. Knowing when to speak poignantly and also knowing when it is better to remain silent. Right communication, both parts, speaking and listening, in wisdom and sincerity. Mean what you say. Listen with an open heart. Satya.
