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By "not accepting invitations" we deprive others of the opportunity to practice generosity.
— Geshe Sonam Rinchen in The Bodhisattva Vow
To Practice This Thought: Even if you don't feel like going out, attend a party or a gathering.
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Spiritual Rx Prescriptions Chart
| Practice | Enhances | Balances/Counters |
| Attention | Awareness | Distraction, Stress |
| Beauty | Simplicity, Pleasure | Clutter, Habitual life |
| Being Present | Contentment | Living in past or future |
| Compassion | Caring | Judgment, Pain |
| Connections | Holistic way of life | Separations, Dualisms |
| Devotion | Self-discipline | Lack of commitment |
| Enthusiasm | Energy | Apathy, Boredom |
| Faith | Trust | Hardened heart, Difficulties |
| Forgiveness | Freedom, Reconciliation | Vengefulness, Bitterness |
| Grace | Receptivity, Surrender | Shame, Need for control |
| Gratitude | Satisfaction | Greed, Entitlement |
| Hope | Optimism | Despair, Impatience |
| Hospitality | Tolerance | Hostility, Criticalness |
| Imagination | Creativity | Rationalism |
| Joy | Happiness | Sadness, Sorrow |
| Justice | Equality, Dignity | Oppression, Fanaticism |
| Kindness | Generosity | Selfishness |
| Listening | Discernment | Disregard for others |
| Love | Intimacy | Fear |
| Meaning | Understanding | Cynicism, Shallowness |
| Nurturing | Balance | Deprivation, Codependency |
| Openness | Empathy, Flexibility | Close-mindedness |
| Peace | Serenity, Equanimity | Anger, Violence, Worry |
| Play | Free-spiritedness | Earnestness, Predictability |
| Questing | Adventure, Risk-taking | Timidity, Certitude |
| Reverence | Worth, Awe | Wastefulness, Ennui |
| Shadow | Wholeness | Pollyannaism, Projections |
| Silence | Contemplation | Chaos |
| Teachers | Wisdom | Pride |
| Transformation | Healing, Growth | Resistance to change |
| Unity | Harmony, Solidarity | Loneliness, Individualism |
| Vision | Idealism | Pragmatism |
| Wonder | Sensuousness | Indifference |
| X - The Mystery | Not knowing | Tidy and logical systems |
| Yearning | Fulfillment, Ecstasy | Being stuck in status quo |
| You | Authenticity | Low self-esteem, Grandiosity |
| Zeal | Passionate life | Unlived life |
