It is so important to me to maintain my balance. With all that is wrong, all that is awful, all that hurts the brotherhood of humankind, I must remind myself to see the good. Tens of thousands of lives lost in Turkey and Syria, and millions left homeless. The atmosphere is filled with sadness—how can I be grateful?
I am reminded to lean into all that is right in the world, all that is meaningful and holy and good. Compassionate people around the world rally with every tragedy. Right now, NGOs and individuals are pouring money, supplies, and precious time into rescue efforts. I am so very grateful for their service to their unknown brothers and sisters, and I support them with my contributions of money, prayer, and tonglen breathing: may it provide a moment of peace to those who suffer.
In this moment, I have all I need; I am grateful. In this moment, I face no tragedy; I am grateful. In this moment, all is as it should be in my life; I am grateful.
In my gratitude, I practice metta: may all beings be held in compassion, may all beings know an end to suffering and the causes of suffering, may all beings be free from sorrow, may all beings be at peace.
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