Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 > > Dear AC, > > I agree. I have a similar feeling. After doing The Work many times, I find the underlying postive and kind thinking that was always there. > And in doing the turnarounds, it is helpful to find 3 valid ways that the thought is as true or truer than the original belief. How fun that your children's book also have that pointed out. > Do you remember the name of this children's book? > > I would like to know it. > My story of you is that you are really a kind and thoughtful person. And, my " story " of you is that you are a Very sweeet and generous person. > > Love, nne Love, ac. > Do you remember the name of this children's book? > > I would like to know it. As far as I remember it was perhaps a children book based on Buddha's teachings that I had read. Among other things it also talked about: - When you think God has given you a physical hardship, a discomfort or an illness - think of many physical discomforts, limitations and diseases that the God has spared you from! Think of the many ways in which God has continued to BLESS you! That book also had a story of Buddha talking to his Bhikkhus to check if they are ready to venture out: Buddha asks, you might visit a village where villagers would give you no food to eat. What would you do? Bhikkhu replies, they could have easily cursed me, abused me, and said painful words to me. I will thank them for being so kind to not abuse me. Buddha asks, you might visit a village where villagers might in fact abuse you and say painful words to you. What would you do? Bhikkhu replies, they could have easily beaten me up. I will thank them for being so kind to not beat me up. Buddha asks, you might visit a village where villagers might in fact beat you up. What would you do? Bhikkhu replies, they could have easily killed me. I will thank them for being so kind to not kill me. [ NNB ] > > > > Doing " work " many times, reminds me of > > books that I read on " positive > > thinking " and " optimism " ! It especially > > reminds me of a book that I read as a > > child. As far as I can remember, this > > gave many positive ideas including: > > > > - Whenever you feel unlucky, deprived > > and unfortunate - remember three things > > that you are really glad to have. > > > > - Whenever you find a place bad, > > uncomfortable, unpleasant - notice > > three things that you like about this > > place. > > > > - Whenever you find a situation > > helpless, frustrating, sad - think of > > tree positive things that you can do, > > three positive things that you can > > learn from this situation. > > > > - Whenever you find a condition > > unfavorable and challenging - notice > > three ways it can help you grow. > > > > > > - Anytime you get angry at a loved one - > > remember three things that you like > > about him/her! After remembering three > > good things about him/her, say what you > > want to say if you still find it > > necessary or useful. > > > > - Anytime you get angry at your > > parents - remember three great things > > that they have done for you. > > > > - Anytime you get angry at a friend - > > remember three incidents in which this > > friend has been nice to you. > > > > - When a stranger cuts you off, > > insults you or treat you badly and you > > feel bad about the society and the > > mankind - remember three incidents in > > which people has been really nice to you. > > > > > > And, lastly... > > - Before you fall asleep in the night – notice three things > > for which you feel thankful to God. > > > > - When I wake up in the morning – remember > > three great things that GOD has given you that you > > are still have are grateful for. > > > > > > > > Many times, when I do " work " and come > > to " turn around " ; I feel like visiting > > same place and learning same lessons > > all over again! > > > > > > > > I am not sure if you too get a similar feeling! > > > > > > Love, > > ac. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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