So how does one develop a skill for equinimity? I think I have experienced it - when I quit smoking for the FINAL time I chose to deal with the overwhelming desire to smoke by accepting that it was a chemical dependency in my brain and that I did not have to allow it to control me. I simply accepted the sensation, chose not to act on it and let it go. But, this is a situation that only involves me. How does one use this in situations that involve others?
On Jul 6, 2010 Laura wrote :
So how does one develop a skill for equinimity? I think I have experienced it - when I quit smoking for the FINAL time I chose to deal with the overwhelming desire to smoke by accepting that it was a chemical dependency in my brain and that I did not have to allow it to control me. I simply accepted the sensation, chose not to act on it and let it go. But, this is a situation that only involves me. How does one use this in situations that involve others?