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...
It's said that if there is impatience, it's because there is resistance to what is and that is the definition of the second noble truth - our inability to be with things as they are. In this reflection, Mary discusses how powerful it can be to cultivate patience, how it is a key part of equanimity and how we can see it's importance in our everyday lives. Recorded August 9, 2025 in the virtual world Send me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like ...
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...
