Lapis Lazuli Light: Removing the obstruction to open-heartedness

First, one must REPENT PAST HARMFUL ACTIONS TO OTHERS AND ONESELF.

FORGIVE ONESELF AND OTHERS

After repentance, then we should let go the burden, forgive oneself and others.

TRANSFORM ANGER AND HATRED WITH PATIENCE

Anger and hatred are the major obstructions to open-heartedness. To transform them with patience does not mean repressing the emotions. From the perspective of the law of the universe, hatred can only harm us. Whatever is sent out comes back to us eventually.

TRANSFORM MISERLINESS WITH GENEROSITY

To be happy and open-hearted, one has to give, especially to those that need us. “Helping others is the source of happiness”,when we are generously helping other, we will be very happy.

TRANSFORM ARROGANCE WITH GRATITUDE

There is a common saying:”Contentment keeps one happy”. But when arrogance dominates, then one is dissatisfied and blames God and others. Discontentment brings unhappiness. Gratitude can change arrogance and discontentment.

TRANSFORM JEALOUSY WITH REJOICING

To get the red eye when we see the success of others makes us most unhappy. The best treatment for “red-eye disease” is rejoicing, feeling happy for others’ success and good deeds.

TRANSFORM ATTACHMENT WITH EQUANIMITY

“Equanimity” means to eliminate strong feelings of like and dislike. Ordinarily we love and happy with our own family and good friends. If we separate from them then we become very unhappy. Actually with an open heart we meet “families” everywhere, then we are happy all the time. To meet is to have connection.