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Wise Elder

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Nov 28, 2023 at 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SquarePegGuy

When my boss annoys me, I've found that it helps if I "chant" for him. This is part of my Buddhist practice; there's also a Buddhist meditation called Loving Kindness that I think would work for me, but chanting is easier. Knickerbocker wrote about "shifting your own perspective." This is what chanting and Loving Kindness do for me; I don't practice with the expectation that some deity or supernatural power will change my boss. Rather, I hope to gain understanding of my boss's perspective, and, ultimately, acceptance. Thus, I am the one who changes.

I like that.. and good for you. You're right. We cannot change other people. We can only control and change ourselves.

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