Friday, May 1, 2015

Our Consultant Keeps Us Thinking! - #158

"All major religions have a spectrum ranging from fundamental, literal beliefs to liberal.  Not all Buddhists believe the same thing any more than all Christians or Jews do: some eat meat, some don't; some drink alcohol, some don't; some believe in literal reincarnation, many don't."

While you are pondering the kitchen sculpture, and wondering how it enhances or detracts from consultant Vicki Goldsmith's quote that hangs out underneath it, consider more words from Vicki:

"Buddhism encourages thinking in an effort to become more compassionate."

It is my hope that readers of exploring the mystery are learning to use the word thinking as a noun. 

May our thinking lead us to compassion in the face of suffering in Nepal, Philadelphia, and Cleveland.

What do you think of "thinking" as a way to develop compassion? 

Thanks for exploring the mystery - Nicky Mendenhall



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