If others disrespect me or give me flack

I’ll stop and think before I react

Knowing that they’re going through insecure stages

I’ll take the opportunity to exercise patience

I’ll see it as a chance to help the other person

Nip it in the bud before it can worsen

A chance for me to be strong and sure

As I think on the buddhas who have come before

As I praise and respect all the good that they’ve done

Knowing only love can conquer hate in every situation

We need other people in order to create

The circumstances for the learning that we’re here to generate

Situations that bring up our deepest fears

So we can work to release them until they’re cleared

Therefore, it only makes sense

To thank our enemies despite their intent

Beastie Boys: Bodhisattva Vow