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Reflection and Practice

Bring special attention to the small choices to practice generosity—things like letting someone in line in front of you or offering the last bit of food. Notice what arises before, during, and after decisions you make to be generous or to not be generous. What do you learn?

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This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Aruna Bala.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

Reflection and Practice

When being mindful, either during formal meditation practice or in daily life, bring attention to the dynamic tension between observation and receptivity. In which situations and experiences do you withdraw into observation, and in which situations do you become overwhelmed by receiving too much? Notice how the balance between these two constantly shifts and changes.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.