Thursday, September 17, 2009

The Basic Nature of Humanity

Once we conclude that the basic nature of humanity is compassionate rather than aggressive, our relationship to the world around us changes immediately. Seeing others as basically compassionate instead of hostile and selfish helps us relax, trust, and live at ease. It makes us happier.

adapted from The 14th Dalai Lama

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Allan, Is this your dad? There is a strong resemblance!

Georgett

Allan Yeager said...

Yes, this is my father holding me when I was four months old.

Sandra said...

Getting caught up. Yes, I wondered, too. A v sweet picture.