Strive to be first

June 11, 2013

Strive to be first: first to nod, first to smile, first to compliment, and first to forgive. ~Anonymous


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    A ashi

    June 11, 2013

    Only one thing is difficult for me forgive someone i know it's not a good thing. You know sister! my mum's observation about you is you mostly pick water images because you're a very calm person and close to nature is she right? And yes forgot to tell you on your Sunday post she said "Look at her hairs so so beautiful and long" i write her exact words. Take care sister:))))

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    Jendhamuni Sos

    June 11, 2013

    +A ashi Thank you my dear little sister. Your mother is so sweet. I love nature very much. I grew up in the forest, very close to nature. And of course I do love water so much. Love looking at the reflection in water. Water is part of my meditation practice, so I think your mother is right on this. Anyway, you need to learn how to forgive. Try to forgive as much as possible. If you cannot forgive, you cannot live in peace. Life is too short to live in anger and hatred. We never know when we are going to depart from each other. Just look at my big brother, who died recently: So unexpected. The good thing is, my brother and I never had anything against each other. We care for each other and respect each other so much. So we depart from one another with good memory.

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    A ashi

    June 11, 2013

    I am trying sister!! to change my bad nature i don't know why it's difficult may be because so many people cheated me and my family but i promise sister! i will  learn to forgive :))

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    Jendhamuni Sos

    June 11, 2013

    +A ashi Thank you, sister. It's not easy, but you must add that to your daily practice. It takes time, but down the road, it will become so natural and easy for you to forgive, almost everyone. It's okay for someone to hurt us or cheat on us, as long as we don't hurt others and cheat on others. Everyone is responsible for his/her action.

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    A ashi

    June 11, 2013

    Yes! sister i always try my best not to hurt anybody not even my enemies intentionally or unintentionally. It's going to be hard but i will do it change it for sure sister! Thank you sister! Take care :))

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    Jendhamuni Sos

    June 11, 2013

    +A ashi Take care my dear little sister. Tell your mother, I wish her a most peaceful day. As soon as I have a chance, I will go to your page, to read your wonderful posts. Need to get some work done first. Sending you many smiles.

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    Jendhamuni Sos

    June 11, 2013

    +Michael Howell Who told you to race :)))) I will report you and put you on breaking news as soon as I find out you are texting :))))

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    vidya sagar

    June 11, 2013

    lovely and excellent capture. feeling like going there in this hot summer sos.

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    Atul Shukla

    June 12, 2013

    Beautiful words Jen. Thanks a lot. i will try my best to be first.

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    pskumar

    June 13, 2013

    i always wish dearest..

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