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| A warning to new friends | |
| April 01st, 2018 | |
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| Take a moment to compose yourself and disconnect from the moment | |
| happening around you. | |
| Think about your place in the world and let your mind slowly zoom | |
| out. Watch that place become a spec and then nothing at all as | |
| your inward eye moves toward the infinite. | |
| Now, with that distance and sense of impartiality consider for | |
| a moment your own actions to the people around you. Think about | |
| what you consider good and what leaves a bitter taste in your | |
| mouth. Don't linger too long on any one thing, but try not to skip | |
| over the shameful parts completely. | |
| Everyone you meet today will face that person you just examined. | |
| That person: keep the idea separate from yourself for now. | |
| If a friend were to encounter that person today, what would you | |
| warn them about before the encounter? How would you guide them to | |
| a better relationship? | |
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| This was the meditation I did tonight. I thought some of you might | |
| like to try it as well. |