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28. Don’t misinterpret. This slogan invites us to differentiate between the genuine and idiot forms of compassion, patience and generosity. The idiot form of each quality, which we could also call “neurotic” or “habitual” or “conditioned,” is based in fear, keeps me grounded in my comfort zone and creates separation from my experience. It is what I do when I am …

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29. Don’t expect applause. This is another favorite slogan of mine! Akin to the practice of “refraining from outrageous conduct” described in Slogan 32, it’s a pointer to the opportunity I have to just do what needs to be done with sincerity and genuine intention. I don’t have to make a big show about what …