By Robert Thurman
Robert Thurman sees the Dalai Lama as a reincarnation of the Buddha of universal compassion. Amidst the chaos of today’s world, he says, the “simple monk” remains undaunted, and even cheerful.
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If we can process our regrets with tenderness and compassion, we can use these hard memories as a part of our wisdom bank.
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Today’s climate activists are driven by environmental worries that are increasingly more urgent, and which feel more personal.
Compassion is an essential element in society and is vital to the survival of the human race.
It really is possible to change your mindset.
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As uncomfortable as it may feel, pushing ourselves to imagine that better future may be a crucial way for us to maintain some semblance of mental well-being—now and whenever that beautiful future does arrive.
Hoping we can make things better is the secret to doing so.
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In the essay and excerpt, Eger discusses surviving a pandemic and Auschwitz, and offers powerful lessons in resilience, grief, and finding hope amid darkness.