Our reactivity to situations often takes over and determines how we feel and act. However, if we can pause before reacting, we may have a very different experience. In this talk Mary discusses how we need to recognize how nothing in our reaction will change the situation, but how our reactions will impact our level of dukkha. Recorded Nov. 1, 2025 in the virtual world Send me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included au...
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Our reactivity to situations often takes over and determines how we feel and act. However, if we can pause before reacting, we may have a very different experience. In this talk Mary discusses how we need to recognize how nothing in our reaction will change the situation, but how our reactions will impact our level of dukkha. Recorded Nov. 1, 2025 in the virtual world Send me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included au...
Inspired by aquotes, Mary reflects on how we contain multiplicities and can hold them all at once. We can experience suffering, and also awe. We can experience grief, and also gratitude. It's when we get stuck on one experience and block out others, that we are not fully present. Buddha's teachings invite us to be present for the fullness of our humanity. With the chaos around us today, this is a good reminder to stay grounded and present to each moment. When we make space for suffering, we'r...
Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage
Our reactivity to situations often takes over and determines how we feel and act. However, if we can pause before reacting, we may have a very different experience. In this talk Mary discusses how we need to recognize how nothing in our reaction will change the situation, but how our reactions will impact our level of dukkha. Recorded Nov. 1, 2025 in the virtual world Send me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included au...