You hear a young violin player in the subway, what do you do? Do you ignore him and walk quickly past? Do you absently drop a few coins in the hat as you walk by?

Resentment builds up in us and keeps us stuck in unhealthy patterns. Releasing resentment is liberating and opens us to new opportunities that we would otherwise never be able to see and accept.

It is important to remember that anything you can do to expand your awareness will automatically counter evil. Be gentle when you are tempted to be harsh.

When any negative feeling or reaction to a situation arises, stop to notice it, just as you would with a positive feeling, and make a choice about what to do.