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When I develop a pot belly, I am overeating and boozing.

When my Boss develops a pot belly,it’s a sign of prosperity.

Thoughts: My mind is peaceful

if I don’t booze,don’t overeat and live wisely.

3

When I take a long time, I am slow.When my Boss takes a long time,

he is thorough.

Thoughts: My mind is at peace when I am mindfully doing my very best.

4

When I crack some silly jokes, I am childish and stupid.

When my Boss cracks more silly jokes,he is funny and creative.

Thoughts:My mind can be peaceful

despite what others think of me.

5

When a pretty lady talks to me, I am a lustful man.

When a pretty lady talks to my Boss,he is a man of admirable qualities.

Thoughts:My mind is peaceful if I am

righteous and moral.

6

When I do something without being told,

I am trying to be smart.When my Boss does the same, that is initiative.

Thoughts:My mind is

peaceful when I help sincerely.

7

When I wear a new dress,I am a ‘Show-Off’.

When my Boss wears a new dress, she has a

good sense of fashion.

Thoughts:My mind is peaceful

when I am not affected by criticism.

8

When I do good, my Boss never remembers.

When I do wrong, he never forgets.

Thoughts:My mind is

peaceful when I don’t have

expectations and I learn from mistakes.

9

When I have cheap meals, I am stingy.When my Boss has cheap meals,

he is a man of simplicity.

Thoughts:My mind is peaceful when I practice

generosity and simplicity.

10

When I please my Boss, I am apple-polishing.

When my Boss pleases his Boss, he is co-operating.

Thoughts:My mind is

peaceful when I do my duties

sincerely.

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When I am out of the office, I am wandering around.

When my boss is out of the office, he's on business.

Thoughts: I am peaceful when I am honest

and my conscience is clear.

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When I shout, I am a hooligan.When my Boss shouts,he is being assertive.

Thoughts:When I am

mindful of my thoughts, speech and action, I am

peaceful.

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When I daydream, I am reprimanded.When my Boss daydreams, he is planning.

Thoughts:My mind is peaceful

if I don’t react to negative things said

about me.

14

When I am late for meetings, I have no respect for others.

When my Boss is late for meetings,he is treated like a VIP.

Thoughts:I value punctuality; I am only

late if it’s inevitable.

15

When I make a mistake, I am an idiot.When my boss makes a mistake,

he's only human.

Thoughts:All can make

mistakes…realizing this I remain

peaceful.

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When I apply for leave, I must be going for an interview.

When my boss applies for leave, it's because he's overworked.

Thoughts:My mind is peaceful when I tell the truth and do not cheat.

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When I try to be friendly with others, I am flirtatious.

When my Boss does the same thing, she is sociable.

Thoughts:My mind is peaceful

when I have an honest and harmonious

relationship with others.

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When I take medical leave, I am a sickly person.

When my Boss takes medical leave, he needs to rest.

SICK!

Thoughts:My mind is

peaceful even when my body is

sick.

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When I read the newspaper in the office, I am shirking work.

When my Boss does the same thing, he is updating his knowledge.

Thoughts:My mind is peaceful

‘cause I know the world can never be

100% fair.

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When I overlook a rule of etiquette, I am rude.

When my Boss slips a few rules, he is original.

Thoughts:I always am mindful of my

manners and I am peaceful.

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When I listen to music in the office,I am taking work too lightly.

When my Boss does the same, he is improving his creative power.

Thoughts:When I do good

honest work, I am not perturbed by

others’ blame.

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The End

May we be happy and peaceful through living a righteous and

wise life and not reacting negatively to others’ views.

With Metta,Bro. Oh Teik Bin