‘Cell numbers will now have portability from November 1st’. So many people have been waiting to change their service provider, but were reluctant to let go of their existing numbers. The inconvenience of informing others of a change in what has come to be a part of our very identity has kept many unhappy customers [...]
In today’s world of short attention spans and habituated need for instant gratification, many people struggle to find peace and happiness. I frequently meet clients or friends who find themselves in occupations and lifestyles that are making them unhappy, stressed or frustrated. Often, they have taken on loans or other responsibilities that make them feel [...]
A friend was struggling with helping her sister overcome her problems and sorrows. She said that she could see that all the problems were ‘stories’ in her sister’s mind, but she was unable to help her sister see this. The situation was proving stressful and frustrating for my friend. This sparked a conversation on Tonglen and it prompted some insights that I would like to share here.
