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Re: Everday struggles and compassion

http://catemurray.gaia.com — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:30:53 GMT

I agree with you. Kate ...sometimes it is necessary to withdraw and gather and centre when under attack...especially if we knocked off balance forcibly and unexpectedly.

Other times we are called to make a stand for ourselves and others...for what is right.

This may put us in a vulnerable position where we are targeted.

Invariably we absorb or are hit by the negativity consciously and unconsciously.

When wounded we either withdraw instinctively to give ourselves to centre and release again or if the pain stimulus is too great we act in an unclear way..we reel.

What stops us reeling....intervention from the self or another party lovingly or forcibly.

Once stopped we align and centre, connect and release......................................................... .........................................................and connect back into self and higher self and world.

catemurray

Re: Everday struggles and compassion

http://damselfly.gaia.com — Wed, 10 May 2006 14:57:43 GMT

I guess, at my best, I try to give myself space by breathing. And if I am feeling really on top of it I will even do Tonglen. If someone is trying to hurt you they are obviously coming from a place of pain. They need compassion. On days when I am not so strong I usually just try to take physical space for myself (leave). That way I am at least being kind and taking care of myself....

Everday struggles and compassion

http://wquach88.gaia.com — Fri, 05 May 2006 20:26:26 GMT

I try to be compassionate in my interactions with people but there are those who push those buttons, you know what I mean? I meditate and try to be aware of this throughout the day but there are times when I am challenged. In the moment of interaction, what do you do when you know that you are being belittled? Wendy