"We are disturbed not by things, but by
the view we make of them."
Epictetus
When I am truly enamored by someone, I stand before them with an open heart and a non-judgmental mind. I consider what he or she says gladly and tend to agree. When a person has offended me through thought, word or deed, my mind doesn't really listen, but filters all of the negative remarks for me to take issue with.
In a story book for children, inserted were strips of colored see through paper one could hold up to the light. One could view the world in red, blue, yellow or green. As the reader lifted the eyes from the colored paper, the view around them was still tinted with color.
Human beings go through life experiencing numerous incidents, each leaving an impression upon us whether we are cognizant or not. As similar happenings appear, we align them with the past and immediately taint the view. Dismantle this habit by living in each moment with the mind a clean slate. Begin anew, again and again with awareness.
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