Few of us are satisfied with retreating from the world and just working on ourselves. We want our training to manifest and be of benefit. The bodhisattva-warrior, therefore, makes a vow to wake up not just for himself but for the welfare of all beings. – Pema Chodron
There is a lot of wisdom in this quote.
Though I am not a bodhisattva-warrior … a wise friend shared that we all have our own paths to walk and we do.
The most compassionate thing we can offer each other is finding that peace within so that our light spreads out touching others.
The chaos of life feeds on chaos, like a never-ending thrashing dark storm whereas the light of peace is like a flowing river allowing life to flourish and thrive.
‘Be the light’ … I know many who know me are laughing now.
However, isn’t it true that when we are at peace ourselves, life is like that flowing river nourishing all on its banks?
Interesting how that is.