Blame
How to deal with blame and criticism | Ajahn Brahm
Story of the donkey
- donkey falls in well
- Farmer blames donkey, tries to bury it alive
- donkey: takes the dirt (blame), stamps it in
Grow from mistakes, blame
Min 18
- prisoner: in jail for robbery he didn't commit
- he got away with other robberies "so I suppose this is fair"
- karma
- speeding ticket
- makes up for the times that you were speeding
Min 21: Blaming others
- then it's up to them to change
- disempowering yourself
- Thank them
- stepping on shit -> leave that shit in the mango tree
- given hand that's dealt: what can I do with it
Laugh at mistakes
Forgiveness: opposite of blame - I will not allow this to stop me from growing - forgive mistakes - learn from mistakes - when things work: you learn the best
Forward failing
Praise, not blame
Last update:
2023-04-24