Atisha's Instructions

• Consider all experiences to be dreams.
• Be grateful to everyone.
• Let suffering teach you compassion.
• Don’t be swayed by outer circumstances.
• Don’t brood over the faults of others.
• Explore the timeless nature of consciousness.
• At all times, simply rely on a joyful mind.
• Don’t expect a standing ovation.

I first heard Atisha's Instructions via Jack Kornfield on the Tim Ferris podcast. I find the instructions both useful and inspiring and I knew I could do with reminder of them on a regular basis. So they are showing up around my life everywhere from sticky notes on the computer screen to actual stickers. If you google for "Atisha's Instructions" you will find other versions which I am sure are more technically correct and accurate but I like the simplicity, accessibility and applicability of this version.

Any error's are most likely mine and not the fault of Jack or Tim, I did go back to the podcast transcript but it was a conversation and not a lecture.