Tag Archives: Compassion

Motivation

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Suzanne

I am concerned about contributing to the world, not about making money. This presents a challenge in a capitalist society. My motivation comes from a desire to help others, not from a desire to make money. A capitalist society is … Continue reading →

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A Long Time

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Suzanne

It’s been awhile. Seems I say that every time I get on here now. I am so happy with this new format. It is so much more user friendly for my tablet. I’m sitting in that old familiar place. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Growth, Personal Growth, Uncategorized | Tagged Acceptance, Buddhism, Change, Compassion, Growth, Image | 2 Comments

Becoming

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Suzanne

I don’t just write for me anymore, I write for you as well. I used to write because it was a natural part of my existence. It was for me alone. Things like stream of consciousness and essays on topics … Continue reading →

Posted in Change, Growth, Personal Growth, Rebirth, Transformation | Tagged Adolescence, Birth, Blogging, Calm, Compassion, divorce, Domestic, Early Childhood, Essay, Feeling, Feelings, Freedom, Growing up, Growth, Living, Meditation, Motherhood, Peace, Personal Development, Personal Essay, Rebirth, Seperated, Seperation, Structure, Transformation, Writing | 4 Comments

Loving Arms

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Suzanne

I never looked at him as more than a friend until the day he held me when I needed to cry. I think he had wanted to do that for a long time. He held me close, sighed, and rubbed … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Friendship, Love, Poetry | Tagged Compassion, Empathy, Friendship, Love, poetry, Sadness, Tenderness | Leave a comment

Suffering Reduction – No Need for Liposuction

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Suzanne

Letting of of expectations of outcomes reduces suffering. I’m working on this one. Anything to reduce suffering has to be good. Right? I have a current situation in which a previous landlord with mental health issues is suing me. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Buddhism, Outcomes, Suffering | Tagged Acceptance, Buddhism, Compassion, Control, Law suit, life, Outcomes, Suffering | 6 Comments

Today’s Intention

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Suzanne

Today my intention is to honor the greatness in myself and others. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015 [Thank you Toni for teaching me this.]

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Sage Wisdom

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Suzanne

As I read chapter five from the book Small Boat, Great Mountain, I am reminded of the great wisdom from my Buddhist practice. Each chapter in this book is packed with so many gems. I could truly spend a year … Continue reading →

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Tonglen

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Suzanne

I want to hold the world in love. Absorbing the pain of the wounded souls. Arms outstretched, palms open to the heavens. Oceans of tears raining over me. Hearts exposed. Crying. Screaming. The whole of humanity Held in a soft white … Continue reading →

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My Offering

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Suzanne

I wash my face in the wetness of my tears, Melting away all of the pain and the fears. I am a healer. I am the healed. Crying the tears for those who cannot cry. For those whose pain is … Continue reading →