steve mcgrath
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I believe that human nature is fundamentally gentle and compassionate, but it is not enough that this is our underlying nature; we must also develop an appreciation and awareness of that fact, which can have a very real impact on how we conduct our daily lives.
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We must continually consider the oneness of humanity, remembering that we all want to be happy. And indeed, everyone has a right to a happy life. We may face problems, but we must not lose hope. We must keep up our determination without being impatient to achieve quick results.
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@graceblakeley We can't stop thought activity and the aim of mindfulness meditation isn't to try and stop it, but allow it to arise and pass without diving into it and trying to 'fix' it. Being aware of what's happening, while it's happening, without preference is the definition of mindfulness.
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I have to mediate every day to keep the voice calm, and occasionally during a very successful meditation it becomes so quiet that it almost disappears, but the idea of it just going away… where do i sign up
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Wait… are there people who don’t have this??
Chelsea E. Manning@xychelsea
blown away by the fact apparently some people *literally* have an internal monologue they can “hear” in their heads
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My favorite prayer says: "For as long as space endures, And for as long as living beings remain, Until then may I too abide, To dispel the misery of the world." And, in trying to fulfill that aspiration, I feel my life has been of some benefit.
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The real source of peace of mind is love and compassion; not the love we feel for those who are close and already affectionate towards us, but an unlimited sense of altruism, a love that can be extended to all beings, including your enemy, which only human beings are capable of.
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That the air we breathe, the water we drink, the forests and oceans which sustain countless life forms, and the climatic patterns that govern our weather systems all transcend national boundaries is a source of hope — no country can afford not to take action in this context.
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The fact that inner peace is the principal characteristic of happiness, explains the paradox that while we can all think of people who remain dissatisfied, despite having every material advantage, there are others who remain happy, despite the most difficult circumstances
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Warm-heartedness leads to a healthy mind. Peace of mind allows us to sleep soundly. I’m not talking about the benefits of the next life or of finding God, but of being a peaceful person with a calm mind and a warm heart here and now.
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Giving is recognized as a virtue in every major religion and in every civilized society, and it clearly benefits both the giver and the receiver. The one who receives is relieved from the pangs of want. The one who gives can take comfort from the joy their gift brings to others.
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Compassion is to have a sense of concern for others and the community. Look at today's world—we are interdependent. We can't think only of my nation's interests. We have to take the whole world into account. Let us live happily together, helping each other rather than fighting.
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One of the commitments that guide my life is to promoting human values based on common sense and scientific findings. What we need is more self-confidence, which comes from concern for others' well-being. The real source of inner strength and self-confidence is warm-heartedness.
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We may sometimes feel that we can't do much as individuals, but humanity is made up of individuals; together we can make a difference. As individuals we can influence our own families. Our families can influence our communities and our communities can influence our nations.
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@Veronic13222636 @MPSTowerHam @CadentGasLtd I dmed and never got a call either...really poor the way this wasn't dealt with
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@MPSTowerHam @CadentGasLtd 1/2: The handling of this has been absolutely terrible. I was evacuated from my flat with my cat at 2:30pm. Have received no communication from anyone - called Cadent’s emergency line 4 times from 9-11pm and was repeatedly told accommodation would be arranged.
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East Smithfield jw The Highway CLOSED due to a gas leak. @CadentGasLtd are on scene dealing. Please bare with us.
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True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, our compassion for others does not change even if they behave negatively. Our sense of responsibility gives rise to a wish to help others actively overcome their problems.
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@MPSTowerHam @CadentGasLtd Any news? I dmed and got a reply saying I'd be contacted but nothing. Was in the car for 6 hours, couldn't go home as road was closed but no info and no one to speak to at the cordon. This is really poor from everyone involved
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@CadentGasLtd are working to try and deal with this gas leak as quick as possible. We will reopen roads as quick as it’s safe to do so.
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The basis of moral principles is to have a real concern for the well-being of others and an appreciation of the oneness of humanity. Whether science or religion is constructive or destructive depends on our motivation and whether we are guided by moral principles.
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We share this one planet, our only home so we have to take better care of it. We must cultivate compassion not only for our fellow human beings, but also for the other animals, birds and insects with whom we share the world. Concern for others is necessary for our survival.
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We live in hope, hope that something good will happen. As human beings we must be realistic and use our intelligence to look at things from different angles in order to see a more complete picture, but it is more constructive to remain hopeful than to become pessimistic.
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