Cleansing some myths … (12/11/12)

“It is a very healthy endeavor now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” ~ inspired by Bertrand Russell

… & where shall we start hanging those question marks?

How about on the following:

belief #01: It is both right & effective to punish “evil people” for their crimes.Oops! This one is simply not True … Condemning “evil people” by doling out their “proper punishment” only serves to encourage them to repeat their crimes again in the future.

belief #02: You have to take care of yourself before you can effectively care for others.

Oops! This one is not True either … In fact, the only time your LOVE is truly potent is when you give it to another WHILE you are feeling “crappy”, BEFORE you take care of yourself.

belief #03: You are powerless and cannot make any real difference by yourself.

Oops! You got it — this one is patently false as well. What you choose to do (and why you choose to do it) always has a HUGE impact on other people’s lives.

So please choose wisely …

Please choose Compassion.

Please choose Kindness.

Please choose Love.

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