You Are Perfect in This Moment (And Can Always Get Better)
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Why is it so hard to show ourselves the same compassion we freely offer others? In this talk, Glenn from the Columbus sangha reflects on the “mirror of rigorous self-honesty” and how it can open the door to self-compassion. Drawing on Suzuki Roshi’s phrase, “Everything is perfect, and it could always get better,” Glenn reflects on how to see ourselves clearly, accept the present moment fully, and embody the Pragmatic Buddhist ethic of awareness, acceptance, and action.
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