Don't Transfer the Bull's Load to the Cow

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Harry Truman said, " The buck stops here. "  People appreciated his strength in being able to shoulder his burdens. This slogan is a reminder to all of us not to blame others or shirk responsibility. We

are all carrying burdens - emotional, financial, spiritual, and physical; and we all carry psychological issues that come from individual family dynamics. The spirit of bodhichitta suggests that we not transfer our problems to others; they have their own stress,

and they may well be weaker. Clean up your own room; pick up your own belongings. Don't think of yourself as a helpless victim, and don't let the tail (emotions) wag the dog (the entire being). What are your thoughts?- Awakening

the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World by Lama

Surya Das