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Robert Waldinger's avatar

I cried writing it too!

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Jon Hohn's avatar

Thank you Robert for this. It’s just what I needed today!

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Robert Waldinger's avatar

I love hearing about your practice!

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Robert Waldinger's avatar

Indeed, Kesh!

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And thanks for the comment.

Bob

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Robert Waldinger's avatar

Thanks for the comment, Rich.

Bob

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Beeyo Raybow's avatar

In my life, Zen is the space in each moment to choose. Thank you Dr. Waldinger, for your work and for your newsletters, always germane.

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Matcheri Keshavan's avatar

I guess the best we can do is to thank The Trump Buddha for giving us an opportunity to exercise our compassion and act skillfully

Keshavan

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Constance Ordeman's avatar

Thank you for the reminder that hatred and despair land us in our own hellscape. In my meditation I have been enveloping Trump, et al. In a visualized glowing light of hope and love. It was very hard at first but easier each time. I still have moments of hatred and despair but this practice helps me to control my narrative.

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Rich Rensberger's avatar

“The wise selfish person takes care of other people.” I like appreciate this idea. We can come from different political perspectives, however we all must respect each other as human with diginity. Thanks for the post.

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Julie's avatar

Stimulated a good cry.

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