Post by Alena on Dec 26, 2006 22:02:15 GMT -5
Hello Everyone,
In continuation from my posts from last month, I would like to discuss more on the topic of love and compassion.
The thought occurred to me this morning during my meditations that when Yoda was mentoring Luke, he warned Luke about the Dark Side and walking the Sith path. "Beware of Anger, Fear, Agression", he did mention the connection between anger and hate, and eventually suffering in Episode 1, but something I feel he left out that is equally important is self-hate and self-loathing.
I mentioned last month in my post about the importance of self-love, and how much more balanced an individual may feel if they begin and learn to start loving themselves.
It is very easy to curse yourself and hate yourself if you feel you have done something wrong, or made a mistake. Let me tell you that hating yourself will just make you feel worse. Often times, we make mistakes so we can learn from them. But hating yourself will only cause more pain.
I know how powerful and appealing the Dark Side maybe. It is true that it is very seductive. The powers of the Dark Side may grant you what you want, but for how long? The human body can only take so much mental stress and the self-bitterment will lead up to a mental collapse, or a breakdown over time. This may not happen now, or tomorrow, but over time.
Which is why I encourage everyone here, right now to change their lives. It is so easy to hate yourself that before too long, you hate everyone you encounter in your life. So, instead of hating, catch yourself before you act! While you should acknowledge the act you did, you should still praise yourself for your self-knowledge. Remember that one act does not have to ruin your life.
Life can be very good. Love life and show compassion to yourself and the others around you, and it will be very beneficial.
Does anybody here have any ideas to avoid self-hate and self-loathing? I would encourage all members here to post their ideas, of what they think certain types of self-hate consists of, and how to avoid it. I feel pertainly the best way to avoid is love. But that does not have to be the only way. Just as the Force and Universe is infinite and limitless, so does your ideas and thoughts on the matter. If you have a rant, or a rave, or just want to vent, please post whatever is on your mind. This is all I have to add right now. I would like to hear from you all. Please take care and be well! May the Force be with you all!
-Matt
In continuation from my posts from last month, I would like to discuss more on the topic of love and compassion.
The thought occurred to me this morning during my meditations that when Yoda was mentoring Luke, he warned Luke about the Dark Side and walking the Sith path. "Beware of Anger, Fear, Agression", he did mention the connection between anger and hate, and eventually suffering in Episode 1, but something I feel he left out that is equally important is self-hate and self-loathing.
I mentioned last month in my post about the importance of self-love, and how much more balanced an individual may feel if they begin and learn to start loving themselves.
It is very easy to curse yourself and hate yourself if you feel you have done something wrong, or made a mistake. Let me tell you that hating yourself will just make you feel worse. Often times, we make mistakes so we can learn from them. But hating yourself will only cause more pain.
I know how powerful and appealing the Dark Side maybe. It is true that it is very seductive. The powers of the Dark Side may grant you what you want, but for how long? The human body can only take so much mental stress and the self-bitterment will lead up to a mental collapse, or a breakdown over time. This may not happen now, or tomorrow, but over time.
Which is why I encourage everyone here, right now to change their lives. It is so easy to hate yourself that before too long, you hate everyone you encounter in your life. So, instead of hating, catch yourself before you act! While you should acknowledge the act you did, you should still praise yourself for your self-knowledge. Remember that one act does not have to ruin your life.
Life can be very good. Love life and show compassion to yourself and the others around you, and it will be very beneficial.
Does anybody here have any ideas to avoid self-hate and self-loathing? I would encourage all members here to post their ideas, of what they think certain types of self-hate consists of, and how to avoid it. I feel pertainly the best way to avoid is love. But that does not have to be the only way. Just as the Force and Universe is infinite and limitless, so does your ideas and thoughts on the matter. If you have a rant, or a rave, or just want to vent, please post whatever is on your mind. This is all I have to add right now. I would like to hear from you all. Please take care and be well! May the Force be with you all!
-Matt