The Earth - One small fraction of the Universe!

Everyone has weaknesses that they were born with; weaknesses inherited from their habits/character from previous lives. We also have our own set of weaknesses. It helps to always understand and see this when dealing with others.

    Every being also strengths. Everyone, no matter who they are or what they are like, has atleast one good property. It maybe buried deep inside. It is wise to re-call and bring to mind these good properties that everyone has, especially when we are at odds with them. Where possible those good properties should be encouraged and brought out in others through assistance, where this is safe and wise to do so.

    The key is to uplift everyone rather than conflicting with them, and understand the wholeness, or the big picture where everyone fits in. All beings are part of this whole, every being is a tiny fragment of the whole. It is good to bring to mind the interconnectedness of all beings, rather than dwelling on the separateness or the differences that exist. So look at the commonality and see how all beings connect with one another where possible.

    This however does not mean that we should let others take advantage of us. We need to prevent others from doing inappropriate/unfair things and taking advantage of ourselves through skillful means while appreciating their goodness and understanding their commonality with us. One commonality is that we all have weaknesses and strengths.

Hoping that you will see and appreciate the whole!

See Also

• http://www.accesstoinsight.org/index-subject.html#metta
• http://www.vihara.org.au/go?to=mettamed