"I have just three things to teach:
simplicity, patience and compassion."
Lao Tzu
Th realms of spirituality are often lofty, other worldly, or cloaked in mystical language. However, there are times we need a quick mantra to be used throughout our busy days. Lao Tzu suggests the basic one of 'simplicity, patience and compassion".
Whether we are in a board room meeting, jammed traffic or long grocery line, we keep our equilibrium by repeating the three words of this mantra. It is easier to maintain a continuous flow when in all things we can be simple, patient, and kind.
In place of racing to judgment or anger, we can calm our emotions and reactions by slowing down. Back up a few steps for a less intense view. Mentally extend patience for the person in front of you ... the slowest creature on this earth. Instead of anger, we can extend kind thoughts to the driver who seemingly caused the wreck. Reframe highly detailed plans with simple reframe which will produce the same result. Remember, we always have choice!
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