Sister Dang Nghiem comments that,
“It is entirely possible to create new, mindful, positive habits. This is certainly possible with the practice of loving speech and deep listening toward ourselves. Positivity and gratitude slowly become a new, mindful habit.”
Sister Dang Nghiem’s comments point to the potential transformative power mindfulness and compassionate communication can have in cultivating new, positive habits through practices like loving speech and deep listening. This shows that dormant within each one of us is a deep-seated potential for change and inner growth. This entails truly listening to our inner dialogue and consciously choosing to speak to ourselves with a kind and compassionate response, especially in times of difficulty. When we do this, we create fertile ground for positivity and gratitude to take root and flourish. This process isn’t about denying difficult emotions or bypassing challenges, but rather about embracing them with understanding and compassion.
Through this heartfelt, mindful awareness, we gradually start to cultivate a new way of relating to our reactive negative thought patterns. However, this is not a quick fix. It’s a journey that requires patience, commitment, and self-compassion, but the rewards are profound. With time, this can bring with it a greater sense of inner peace, resilience, and connection both with ourselves and others. Sister Dang Nghiem’s wisdom serves as a gentle reminder that the seeds of kindness, compassion, and gratitude lie within us, waiting to be nurtured and cultivated through the practice of mindful self-awareness and loving presence.
Reflection on quote originally published at https://now-about-meditation.com on April 30, 2024
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