Want to develop respect and empathy for others? Here's one I
   heard about today - Buddhist monks are often initiated with this
   first challenge: Imagine the chair you are sitting on. Feel the
   pressure on the cushion from your sitting. (my chair cushion is
   going :: gasp :: ::choke:: "Get.... off.... me..... please.....
   i.... can't....... breathe...."
   What's your cushion saying?