I took this picture and saw the sunshine struggling to penetrate the clouds. It prompted me to share this on my blog and Facebook.
Recently, I was invited for a buka puasa event with some old friends. I found out that some of them didn't want to speak to each other anymore. What surprised me most was the badmouthing and refusal to mend the relationship.
Best friends become enemies due to misunderstandings, and the stubborn belief that they are always right.
If we do not address these issues, we will never move on in life. Nothing will always remain the "best" in your circumstances.
The philosophy of impermanence teaches us to let go of ourselves. Why let anger and misconception cloud our mind?
This holy month of Ramadan is a good time to mend relationships. Regardless of what religion we follow, we need to heal anger.
I strongly recommend this book, Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective by H.H. the Dalai Lama (translated by Thupten Jinpa) for those who are in a position where they feel angry and unforgiving. Below is the synopsis:
"Buddhist traditions unanimously state that compassion and love are the foundation of all paths of practice. To cultivate the potential for compassion and love inherent within us, it is crucial to counteract their opposing forces of anger and hatred. The Dalai Lama shows how patience and tolerance overcome the obstacles of anger and hatred. His Holiness presents the practice of the Six Perfections, the central role of bodhichitta, the twelve links of dependent origination, and offers a clear road map for the practitioner to achieve the goal of liberation. The techniques and methods are relevant for everyone—the Dalai Lama shows the power that patience and tolerance have to heal anger and to generate peace in the world."
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