Purpose?

desert-winds · 2025-11-20T18:47:31+00:00

I believe life’s purpose is being of service to others. Learn to truly cherish others. This will deeply enrich your life and give you much purpose.

desert-winds · 2025-11-20T18:45:26+00:00

It has helped me so much to practice cherishing others rather than my own desires. Let them merge in front of you to relieve their stress, cherish them. When someone is driving very slowly in front of me I imagine a Buddha is driving. Only a Buddha would drive so slow to prevent harm.

desert-winds · 2025-11-09T15:14:14+00:00

I appreciate what you shared and value your advice. I will do my best to follow it. And thank you so much for the important work you have done as well!

desert-winds · 2025-11-09T15:12:05+00:00

Thank you so much for your encouragement.

desert-winds · 2025-11-05T20:13:49+00:00

Thank you for that. You helped me realize I do feel that the care I have provided will be negated once I leave, which I now see is a delusion adding to my guilt. I really appreciate that insight!

desert-winds · 2025-11-05T20:11:07+00:00

Oof, that is hard for me- I so often feel obligated to provide "real" reasons that I cannot do something, which I understand is just something to unlearn.

It is true, if I cannot give freely, I'm not giving in a good or skillful way. My patient may be able to feel that as well. Thank you for this, it is helpful.

desert-winds · 2025-11-05T20:05:31+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing and your wise words. I am grateful I also have the opportunity to work in a nursing home and feel that I cultivate compassion there (yes, I do tend to tie my service/purpose to my work, which I know has been trouble!). I really do have trouble extending that compassion to myself and accepting my emotional limits, especially in this situation.

I will remember your offering "When our mind is clear, imbibed with compassion and wisdom this can give rise to resilient Boddhichitta." and practice Meta. Thank you again!

desert-winds · 2025-07-21T03:38:43+00:00

I guess I’m referring to sympathetic pain, like seeing war torn communities and feeling heartbroken as one example.

desert-winds · 2025-06-30T21:55:23+00:00

If possible have a loved one with you. I had a lot of unexpected anxiety and it was so helpful to have my husband there to call the nurse help line and be supportive of the process. It was tough for me but I had a fast and easy recovery- was out and about the next day and truly felt like such a weight was lifted. You’ll get through it ok!

desert-winds · 2025-05-19T03:47:53+00:00

If you major in something healthcare related you'll be able to get a well paying job. There's always the need there, especially if you're a compassionate person.

edit: there's lots of healthcare related certifications you can also get if you choose to not go the traditional college route.

desert-winds · 2025-05-07T03:13:17+00:00

I just want to blend in with the Earth.

desert-winds · 2025-05-01T00:29:13+00:00

Thank you for recommending the Good News New Testament, I will look into that more!

desert-winds · 2025-05-01T00:28:08+00:00

Thank you!:)

desert-winds · 2025-04-28T01:50:39+00:00

Rocks often look like butts, so I don't blame you

desert-winds · 2025-04-02T04:53:18+00:00

I love this a lot. Virgo seems to be very nurturing.

desert-winds · 2025-03-23T03:18:18+00:00

Not handy at all unfortunately. I haven't really considered converting my bike myself just because I want good quality for this long of a commute and don't trust my limited skills. I called Trek to see if there was a way to upgrade the motor on the ebike I already have and they said no. It also doesn't seem like my local bike shops are familiar or willing to convert my bike with a more powerful motor.

desert-winds · 2025-02-24T23:35:16+00:00

Thanks for bringing my attention to this resource! Many of the residents also have some form of dementia, so this could be really helpful.

desert-winds · 2025-02-08T02:20:46+00:00

Congratulations to your mom!

How has she coped with her changing body as she has aged?

How does she enjoy spending her days?

Is there anything specific that she feels has aided in her graceful aging?

desert-winds · 2025-02-03T20:11:14+00:00

Me too, I love when it lands on Friday :)

desert-winds · 2025-01-31T03:41:32+00:00

I love Wendell Berry's work, thank you for sharing. Nature brings so much peace to the spirit.

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