Thought of the week
Images of suffering, persecution, abuse, and mistreatment abound and are necessary to awaken consciousness. However, it is important to maintain a balance to avoid falling into the "bad world syndrome," which undermines our hope and convinces us that human beings are inherently bad. In truth, deep within us, like a nugget of gold in its ore, there is an extraordinary potential for goodness, knowledge, and awakening. It is essential to become aware of this potential, actualize it, and bring it to its optimal point...
Matthieu RicardContemplation
