Just some raw honesty to start the week - Twice this weekend I had the opportunity to help someone who was immediately in need of assistance and I passed up the opportunity. I regret not helping either person. I feel like crap right now as I think back on it.

For all my aspiring to live the dharma way, I feel as though I was a miserable failure at it this weekend. There i had the opportunity right in front of me to help out another human being in need and I didn’t act. Instead I let my fear paralyze me into non-action.

My wish today is that I be able to cultivate the habit energy of non-fear in situations where I can be of service to one of my fellow human beings. May I aspire to overcome my fears and be actively engaged as Kannon Bodhisattva in relieving the suffering of others.