“At the end of the day, it comes down to gratitude, compassion, and love – the core emotional vessels into connection and well-being. In Buddhism, there are two sets of four ‘mantras’ that I would like to share. They further exhibit this point. The first is called “The Four Immeasurables.” These are four qualities with boundlessly positive affects – qualities that we always have access to and can habituate our minds to remember and practice. They go as follows:

1. Loving Kindness
2. Compassion
3. Sympathetic Joy
4. Equanimity

These reflection points illuminate differently in each of us, however awaken similar responses. They are simply like compasses, pointing the way towards boundless possibility and well-being.

The second group of four reflection points are called the “Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Towards the Dharma.” They go as follows:

1. Impermanence / No self
2. Futility of dwelling in Samsara
3. Karma – Law of cause and effect
4. Precious Human Birth

These points of contemplation immediately bring perspective to a situation. They re-align our minds into a bigger-picture experience of consciousness. They are also always available, manifest different reactions in each of us, and yet bring un-deniable well-being to all who give space for them.

These two sets of remembrances have brought balance, harmony, and well-being into my life and the lives of many in history. I hope they serve to benefit you, as well!”