break-ups

during my meditation today, i was having a hard time practicing bodhicitta (loving kindness). it's hard to send loving kindness to other living beings when you are hurting and going through heart break. finally, my mind relaxed and the focus was loving kindness. i finally decided to blog about heart break, because our minds and hearts can relax when we can tune in to what is happening inside without judging or pretending. life changes and challenges are opportunities for growth. yeah, i know you've heard it before and yes i know that is the last thing you want to hear when life is rough. 

i know for me i am learning to remain centered and grounded in compassionate thoughts, actions words and deeds, even with those that have hurt me. i am learning to have the courage to confront people when they hurt me, when that is appropriate and while on the other hand learning to be happy and face whatever life throws at me. 

this entry is in honor to all who have taken a chance on love, those that are striving to share themselves deeply, to live compassionately, those committed and devoted to transforming the suffering of living beings on earth. 

i am grateful to have a spiritual community to practice and come back to my core during heart breaks, break ups and life challenges. sharing my spirituality with my sangha has played such a crucial role in my spiritual maturity, growth and healing

thank you!