An exercise to help attain a better sense of connection with others

Date:   8/4/2006 7:47:38 AM ( 18 y ago)

Objective: To Increase the amount of compassion in the
world.

Expected Result: Increase in understanding and a personal
sense of peace.

Instructions: This exercise can be done anywhere that
people congregate (malls, restaurants,airports, events,
beaches, etc.). It should be done on strangers,
unobtrusively, and from some distance.

Try to do all five steps on the same person.

Steps:

1. With your attention on the person, repeat to yourself:
"Just like me, this person is seeking some happiness for
(his or her) life."

2. With your attention on the person, repeat to yourself:
"Just like me, this person is trying to avoid suffering in
(his or her) life."

3. With your attention on the person, repeat to yourself:
"Just like me, this person has known sadness, loneliness,
and despair."

4. With your attention on the person, repeat to yourself:
"Just like me, this person is doing the best they can."

5. With your attention on the person, repeat to yourself:
"Just like me, this person is learning about life."

 

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