Comments on: Lightening Your Load

By: linda

linda — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:18:17 +0000

Thank you for this revelation. It’s going to be a long journey for me.

By: Miruh

Miruh — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:28:55 +0000

Hello Angela,

I like the analogy of anger compared to the burning house.

You have brought up a good point about feeling like a target. Anger is such a hot emotion, it burns everything in its path. Without self-awareness it is easy to get caught up in the heat and go with the flow.

The practice of mindfulness has been helpful for me in these situations. When I remember to stay in the present moment and breathe, it does create some space, and not be sucked into the drama that is occurring.

Toxic emotions are toxic when we judge them to be so, rather than seeing that the person is crying out for help, for understanding, for love. In the heat of the moment, it may not be the time to address their needs, but simply to be there with a compassionate presence is all we can do sometimes.

Thanks for stopping by and sharing.

Deep peace to you!

By: Angela Wheelock

Angela Wheelock — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:43:14 +0000

Hi Miruh,
Yes, a great posting. Lightening our load is so essential. There is a teaching by Basawanna that puts it very well, “How can the fire in your house burn the neighbor’s house without engulfing your own?” This is so true. I don’t like to hold onto anger in my own life. Sadly, many people do. How do you cope with that, without anger or feeling as though you’re being a target for the expression of toxic emotions?

By: Miruh

Miruh — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:39:21 +0000

Hello Valencia,

Welcome!

Glad you like this post. It is one that I read over and over. Much to imbibe here.

I took a quick peek at your site. Beautiful! May you inspire and be inspired on this journey.

Deep peace to you!

By: Valencia

Valencia — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:03:54 +0000

Lovely and well written. Thanks for sharing.

By: Miruh

Miruh — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:49:59 +0000

Hello Alexys,

Thanks for your kind comment!

We are not taught about forgiveness in its truest sense, for-giving ourselves love, in the religious teachings in the West. This story shows
the tremendous power of a forgiving heart to heal the pain not only of self but to embrace the pain of the perpetrator. An incredible teaching story!

Peace to you my friend!

By: Alexys Fairfield

Alexys Fairfield — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:51:04 +0000

Hi Miruh,

Such a powerful story. Very good message on forgiveness. Thanks for breaking it down too because I think forgiveness is misunderstood on many levels.

Awesome post.

By: Miruh

Miruh — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:28:55 +0000

Hello Liara,

I agree with you that we are continually being shown a better way; a way to let love be the healing balm for all beings.

Much love to you!

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:50:42 +0000

Miruh, the physical world echos many uplifting examples of forgiveness to help jog the human memory. Negativity harms everyone. Expressing love has all the interests of all creatures at heart.

By: Miruh

Miruh — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:13:20 +0000

Hello Mergingpoint,

I am glad you included the link to your blog because I was unsuccessful in finding you before. I love your writing, the poems and the beautiful eloquence with which you paint spiritual concepts. Very refreshing!

Indeed, there is no one to forgive, it is for us, yet as you say, “doesn’t mean we let the ignorant trample on us.give them the space , out of compassion n love.”

Thanks for dropping by and sharing your wisdom here!

Om Shanti!