Category Archives: Compassion

Loving Arms

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Suzanne

I never looked at him as more than a friend until the day he held me when I needed to cry. I think he had wanted to do that for a long time. He held me close, sighed, and rubbed … Continue reading →

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Sage Wisdom

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Suzanne

As I read chapter five from the book Small Boat, Great Mountain, I am reminded of the great wisdom from my Buddhist practice. Each chapter in this book is packed with so many gems.  I could truly spend a year … Continue reading →

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Tonglen

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Suzanne

I want to hold the world in love. Absorbing the pain of the wounded souls. Arms outstretched, palms open to the heavens. Oceans of tears raining over me. Hearts exposed. Crying. Screaming. The whole of humanity Held in a soft white … Continue reading →

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My Offering

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Suzanne

I wash my face in the wetness of my tears, Melting away all of the pain and the fears. I am a healer. I am the healed. Crying the tears for those who cannot cry. For those whose pain is … Continue reading →

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Compassion

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Suzanne

Giving myself permission to not be perfect.

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Passion

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Suzanne

                            I am led by my Heart.

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