All the things to Cultivate

Does the condition of being human make it hard to cultivate the following?

• Love
• Compassion
• Generosity
• Empathy
• Kindness
• Gentleness
• Understanding
• Acceptance

What I find fascinating is, it’s the very condition of being human, that would have prevented me from seeking more of these things as a younger man.

In fact, I wouldn’t have had a reason, to seek these things. The methods taught me to survive and cope with the madness were working. For so long, I’ve been wrapped up in the western world’s belief in what form happiness should take, and how to find it.

Perhaps, now that you are reading this, you’re ready to cultivate the things that really matter in life. If not, there’s every chance it will be a while, before you come back here. Don’t leave it too long.

The most powerful way of helping others to live with less pain and suffering is to be the very example of what we seek to cultivate

If you’re ready to find more of these things, and would like to become a shinning example to others, this podcast is a good place to start. Be clear: there is no suggestion that we should all become Buddhist monks. No. The suggestion is that we begin to listen, and become further examples, of those who believe, not just in the power of love and compassion, but in all the things to cultivate.