Meditation On Lovingkindness | Jack Kornfield

I sometimes find myself 'struggling' with this concept, getting lost because others may think (and feel compelled to share with me) that I am a horrible person of the very worst kind.  

Although I know what they say is untrue, it is nonetheless disconcerting to hear/feel such unwarranted remarks.  Alas, these unkind words -- at least in the past -- placed a stranglehold on my heart (most especially when people act primarily from their insecurities -- all too often at my expense).  [God knows my finances are precarious at best.]  I do not need anything and/or anyone [by virtue of arrogance and/or stupidity] to jeopardize anything within my small world.  However, based on their toxic behavior, I can only surmise these foolish people have become so enamored of themselves, they have forgotten they are not the center of the universe -- ho hum.

I may understand and accept that when demonic idiocy comes my way, it is a reflection of the tortured soul who is acting out the message.  More importantly, what is said and/or done by them has little, if anything, to say about me or who I am.  On the other hand, these demons of idiocy have become unabashedly convinced of their own truth so that their dark clouds cast ugly shadows in my very small world.

Fortunately, I am learning; I am learning -- that I do NOT have to respond to the toxicity and dysfunction of the demons of stupidity.  Perhaps . . . . 

This awareness may be the basis of my feelings of gratitude when I read Jack Kornfield and Pema Chodron.  Their sage counsel fills me to overflowing with loving compassion -- even FOR the wayward denizens of dim who will always continue to inhabit this world and demand their presence be acknowledged

Stephanie Doty
Simply Amazing
January 29, 2014
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