Buddhist
monk and author Thich Nhat Hanh explains
how to support your
friends and family when they are suffering:
"Even
before you do anything to help, your wholehearted presence already brings some
relief, because when we suffer, we have great need for presence of the person
we love. If we are suffering and the person we love ignores us, we suffer more.
So what you can do—right away—is to manifest your true presence to your beloved
and say the mantra with all your mindfulness: "Dear one, I know you are
suffering. That is why I am here for you." And already your loved one will
feel better."
Source: Fear: Essential Wisdom
for Getting Through the Storm
"Explore life from a position of power.
When you
believe, "Even if I stay single, I'll still have a great
life" ... then you are in a much better position to enter a relationship.
When you
believe, "Even if I don't get into this school, I'll still have a
great life" ... then you are in a much better position to apply.
When you
believe, "Even if I don't succeed with this business, I'll still
have a great life" ... then you are in a much better position
to give it a try.
Sure, you
may want the relationship to work or the business to be a success—and you
should give it your best effort—but also realize that if it doesn't work out,
you'll be fine. There are many ways to live a great life."
Source:
James Clear’s E-Newsletter
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