https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7inqtIX6-lM Little Buddha
and St. Francis - Brother Sun, Sister Moon - Song



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Over the weekend we watched 2 of our favorite movies one about Lama Norbu comes to Seattle in search of the reincarnation of his
dead teacher, Lama Dorje. His search leads him to young Jesse Conrad,
Raju, a waif from Kathmandu, and an upper class Indian girl. Together,
they journey to Bhutan where the three children must undergo a test to
prove which is the true reincarnation. Interspersed with this, is the
story of Siddharta, later known as the Buddha. It traces his spiritual
journey from ignorance to true enlightenment.
And the Story of Saint Francis. "Brother Sun Sister Moon."



The Strength of Compassion
Coming at Conflict with an Open Heart
Conflict is an unavoidable part of our lives because our beliefs and
modes of being often contrast powerfully with those of our loved ones,
acquaintances, and associates. Yet for all the grief disagreements can
cause, we can learn much from them. The manner in which we handle
ourselves when confronted with anger or argument demonstrates our
overall level of patience and the quality of our energetic states. To
resolve conflict, no matter how exasperating the disagreement at hand,
we should approach our adversary with an open heart laden with
compassion. Judgments and blame must be cast aside and replaced with
mutual respect. Conflict is frequently motivated by unspoken needs that
are masked by confrontational attitudes or aggressive behavior. When we
come at conflict with love and acceptance in our hearts, we empower
ourselves to discover a means to attaining collective resolution.

The key to finding the wisdom concealed in conflict is to ask yourself
why you clash with a particular person or situation. Your inner self or
the universe may be trying to point you to a specific life lesson, so
try to keep your ears and eyes open. Once you have explored the
internal and external roots of your disagreement, make a conscious
effort to release any anger or resentment you feel. As you do so, the
energy between you and your adversary with change perceptibly, even if
they are still operating from a more limited energy state. Consider
that each of you likely has compelling reasons for thinking and feeling
as you do, and accept that you have no power to change your adversary’s
mind. This can help you approach your disagreement rationally, with a
steady voice and a willingness to compromise.

If you listen thoughtfully and with an empathetic ear during conflict,
you can transform clashes into opportunities to compromise. Examine
your thoughts and feelings carefully. You may discover stubbornness
within yourself that is causing resistance or that you are unwittingly
feeding yourself negative messages about your adversary. As your part
in disagreements becomes gradually more clear, each new conflict
becomes another chance to further hone your empathy, compassion, and
tolerance.