David Bangaru

I’m Slowly Learning That :- I Don’t Have To React To 'Everything' That Bothers Me. I’m Slowly Learning That :- I don’t have to hurt those who hurt me . I’m Slowly Learning That :- Maybe the 'ultimate' sign of maturity is walking away instead of getting even. I’m Slowly Learning That :- The energy it takes to react to every bad thing that happens to you drains you and stops you from seeing the other good things in life. I’m Slowly Learning That :- I’m not going to be everyone’s cup of tea. I’m Slowly Learning That :- I won’t be able to get everyone to treat me the way I want to be treated. I’m Slowly Learning That :- Trying so hard to ‘ win’ anyone is just a 'waste' of time and energy and it fills you with 'nothing' but emptiness. I’m Slowly Learning That :- Not reacting doesn’t mean I’m okay with things, It just means I’m choosing to 'rise' above it . I’m Slowly Learning That :- Sometimes ' not' saying anythi

Four Monks Decided to Meditate Silently Without Speaking for Two Weeks. They began with enthusiasm and no one said a word the whole day. By nightfall of the first day, the candle began to flicker and then went out. The First Monk Blurted out,  "Oh, No! The Candle Is Out." The Second Monk Said, "Hey! We are Not Supposed to Speak!" The Third Monk said in an Irritated Voice, "What Is This? Why Did You Two Break the Silence?" The Fourth Monk Smiled and said, "Wow! I'm the Only One Who Hasn't Spoken." ~ Reflections: Each Monk Broke the Silence for a Different Reason, Each Of Which is a Common Stumbling Block in our Inner Journey: Distraction, Judgement, Anger and Pride. The First Monk Got Distracted by One Aspect of his Experience (the Candle) and Forgot what was more Important - The Practice of Witnessing Without Reacting. The Second Monk was more Worried About Others Following the Rules than in Actually Practicing Himsel