Why We Can’t Look Squarely At Our Problems

We get better when we have the courage to solve problems. We move forward when we solve our problems. We expand our minds when we get together to solve difficult problems. We are better together when we solve problems together.

In fact, life is about solving problems.

Growth is about solving problems.

Success is about solving problems.

When you are faced with difficult problems, do not walk away from them. They are not going to get better. If you don’t want to make them bigger, then you must look squarely at your problems. You must face them. You must solve them. If you don’t have what it takes, you can ask for help. If you are scared, you can start small. If they are too big for you, then break them into smaller parts. Don’t leave them alone.

Remember that nothing happens by accident. If you want to grow, you must learn how to solve difficult problems. Why is that? Because life is about solving problems. Real problems!

If you are struggling with a problem, you are not alone. We are all dealing with something. Instead of beating yourself to the ground, why can’t you find a way to forgive yourself?

The Dalai Lama On How To Practice Compassion In Everyday Life

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Reach out to other people. You are here to bring out the best in other people. Remember, the world is bigger than you.

If you want to make the world a better place, you can start by reaching out to other people.

And do not forget to practice the art of compassion every day. The world needs it. People need it. And you need it.

According to The Dalai Lama, to practice the art of compassion,

‘We must recognize that life is suffering. We must have a profound desire to transcend it. … we must also have the compassionate ambition to relieve the all-pervasive sufferings of others.’

‘We must have loving-kindness, the wish to provide everyone with supreme happiness.’

‘We must work to recognize our dependence on those for whom we feel compassion.’

‘We must contemplate the shortcomings of self-centeredness, seeing how it causes us to act in unvirtuous ways and how our own present fortune takes advantage of those less fortunate.’

‘A change of mind is a change of mind.’

‘An open heart is an open heart.’

‘When we feel most stingy, we must make an extra effort to be generous. When we feel impatient or judgmental, we must do our utmost to be patient.’