Working with Others: The Four Magnetisms (Part 3) November 19, 2013 The fourth magnetism is practicing what you preach. You have to follow your own advice so that people can trust you. Don’t make a show of your progress. For your outer manifestation, look to the Hinayana tradition, which is rooted in clean, precise conduct. Try to be as flawless as possible with your conduct, and Read More »
Working with Others: The Four Magnetisms (Part 2) November 12, 2013 The second tool for working skillfully with others is soothing speech. This means speaking in a way that eases the mind of someone who is troubled, doubtful, confused, or experiencing conflicting emotions. If you comment on a difficult situation with a harsh, cutting tone, or if aggression is mixed in with your speech, then although Read More »
Working with Others: The Four Magnetisms October 22, 2013 Centuries ago in the noble land of India, adepts would meditate for a long time in the forest. Then once they felt peaceful, they would take a field trip into the village to see if their mind had really been tamed. In the midst of the village activity, with its many distractions, they could clearly Read More »
What are the Karmic Implications of Bequeathing An Estate or Accepting an Inheritance? June 11, 2013 When people die they usually pass on their assets and belongings to their children, especially in the West. We should keep in mind that there are some complications to bequeathing or inheriting money and possessions. Children must consider the karmic implications of what they do with an inheritance, and parents should factor in the karmic Read More »