Me and the wife have been going to worship once a week here in our sleepy little town of good and pure people. Our worship group is called "Collie Ma Follie: The Art of Being Foolish in the Wisest Way"; currently we have been practicing exercises which help us to become more compassionate and humble. On the humble road, we have a basic mantra: "I Ammmmm Hummmmm Bowl", which we chant until we feel smaller, bit by bit. We have become very proud of our progress on the humility road. High fives are in order weekly.
On the compassion road, we've gone from feeling sorry for the "less fortunate" to coming closer and closer to having some kind of true feelings for them. I recall we at first threw a couple coins at the homeless we used to see downtown, but lately we've been tucking away a dollar to hand them periodically when we're not late for appointments, out on the town. While it becomes difficult at times, because generally we have considered the homeless as a sort of barometer, if I might use that word, to measure our own fortunate condition, we are slowly realizing that we might have things in common with them. At the very least, they can get a snack or a cup of coffee with the dollars we now give them.
All in all, it's been a great learning experience, but it's going to take a lot of time to learn more.
Peace to all and we love you all.
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