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powerful voice of Buddha in My Back Pocket counter accusations of Shrew. He asked, "What were your reasons for making choices you did this morning?" and "Would you make these same choices again?" Then he reminded me of two universal truths: "You are doing best you can" and "Growth involves observing one's actions and then learning from them." Under this influence of love and a genuine intention to seek understanding, I was able to temporarily silence Shrew, objectively analyze my "lateness" and gain valuable personal insight. Within a few minutes, I felt relieved, re-engaged in life and able to peacefully continue with rest of my day.
Unfortunately, we can't eradicate Shrew completely. But we can learn to access this equalizing force: pursuit of empathetic understanding – a loving friend that takes your side and helps you learn about yourself in a safe and protected way. The Buddha in your Back Pocket is always with you to calm your mind, forgive your errs, and remind you of growth in your life. As you cultivate your relationship with Buddha in your Back Pocket, you will experience more self-love, confidence and peace.
Life is too short to spend time unnecessarily berating ourselves with critical self-talk! Go forth into your day and bring Buddha in Your Back Pocket with you. You never know when you might need it!
*I do not wish to offend anyone by using title Buddha. I have utmost respect for Buddhist tradition. In this article, I refer to Buddha as a representation of an enlightened teacher offering guidance to those who chose to listen.
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