When I'm Attached, I Find That I

Imagine You Are Walking In The Woods And You See A Small Dog Sitting By A Tree. As You Approach It, It Suddenly Lunges At You, Teeth Bared. You Are Frightened And Angry. But Then You Notice That One Of Its Legs Is Caught In A Trap. Immediately Your Mood Shifts From Anger To Concern: You See That The Dog's Aggression Is Coming From A Place Of Vulnerability And Pain. This Applies To All Of Us. When We Behave In Hurtful Ways, It Is Because We Are Caught In Some Kind Of Trap. The More We Look Through The Eyes Of Wisdom At Ourselves And One Another, The More We Cultivate A Compassionate Heart.

People Don't Behave In Angry Ways Unless They Are Feeling Stressed And Conflicted Too.

There's Healthy Attachment, Like With A Mother And Child. It's Biologically Part Of Our Survival.

Become A Witness To Your Thoughts.

Take Moments To Savor What Is Beautiful And Good.