My first post in March. This reading for compassion is taking my time. All good. I can’t express in words the satisfaction and peace that comes over me as I read, even the dark, tragic stories. I’m not talking about reading the news, however. The less of that, the more time I have for compassionate reading.
I’ve added a tiny tweak to my morning routine as a way to keep positive and hopeful throughout the day. It is simple: I don’t read the newspaper headlines until after my morning meditation time. Thus, I don’t start the day thinking about the news, much less commenting on it to my husband as I bring him the paper. It is a lot easier starting the day voicing gratitude if I don’t have the lasted headline whirling around in my head.
I’ve added a tiny tweak to my morning routine as a way to keep positive and hopeful throughout the day. It is simple: I don’t read the newspaper headlines until after my morning meditation time. Thus, I don’t start the day thinking about the news, much less commenting on it to my husband as I bring him the paper. It is a lot easier starting the day voicing gratitude if I don’t have the lasted headline whirling around in my head.