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Claire Cayson's avatar

Thank you so much for this truly heart. healing share for I have been so shamed by my family and I thank you for sharing your gift

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Maia Duerr's avatar

So much here to savor, Sarah! I especially like the reframing of compassion as Big Open Heartedness. Just yesterday, I was listening to the dharma talk at Upaya and Noah, who gave it, reminded me of a Japanese phrase: mono no aware. The slender sadness. That feeling that arises when we truly understand the fleeting impermanence of a beloved one... an indescribable mix of sadness but along with happiness and gratitude and bittersweetness. And more. Yes, I agree.... let's leave the original phrases alone and last them stand on their own with all they carry.

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