We aspire to all the desirable states of being for ourselves, then for our loved ones, next for those with whom we do not feel peace and harmony or are aware they do not feel them towards us, and lastly for all other beings, whomever, however and wherever they may be. One way we can transmit peace toward all beings, to truly be an instrument of peace, is to make Metta, or loving kindness, meditation a part of our daily practice. Perhaps as peace truly takes up residence in our hearts and minds we aspire for those who sow misery to be transformed into loving, caring and better beings. But we learn to refrain from wishing ill towards those who fight against goodness, right, and charity toward all. Naturally we will seek these things always. This is not to say that we will not yearn for goodness, right and charity toward all to prevail. It becomes possible for us to feel at ease with win-win, rather than requiring win-lose for our happiness. We no longer wish for our allies, candidates or teams to win at the expense of their competitors suffering ignominious defeat. When we can do this, we begin to become liberated from the schadenfreude that characterizes much modern emotional life. To be an instrument of peace means to earnestly seek peace for all beings–whomever, however and wherever they may be. Even one suffering and near death can be at peace and in so being transmit that peace to us. Even in suffering, we can be at peace, and we can comfort others in their suffering with our peace.
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