Always Inspired by H.H.

While reading this week's issue of Time Magazine, dealing with the recent events in Tibet and the Dalai Lama's reaction, I was struck by a certain understanding...

I am a reactionary. I react with passion without always thinking things through with wisdom.

The Dalai Lama has long been a source of inspiration for me. He is an amazing person, a revolutionary thinker, and in my opinion perhaps the single kindest person on the planet. Just reading his words has a way of bringing a certain amount of clarity.

So, it is with this new clarity that I propose to change an aspect of myself and strive towards a more compassionate and understanding view of the world around me. I hope to no longer react out of frustration and anger while still retaining the passion that makes me who I am. I am counting on this being a struggle, but one that I know will be worth while in the long run.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Tibetan people and the innocent Chinese struggling for freedom. I hope a peaceful resolution comes within my lifetime.