Wednesday 6 September 2017

Response to a young person overwhelmed.

Thanks for writing Laura. I wonder what are the delusions that would disappear when we are enlightened? Is it this paradox of everything being perfect as it is, and yet us feeling constantly dissatisfied with the way it is? I don't think that is going to change. We get a moment of delight when we see a possibility and then drop back into the gloom again.

There is a process going on that we cannot see. We have to learn to trust it. Every little thing is given to us for our benefit, to bring us to some greater realisation. It doesn't make any sense at the time, and it is never easy, even if it looks that way on the outside.

We have to get into the habit of appreciating what we have, the little moments, a breath, walking out after the rain. The issues we face are so big and out of control, as you say, when we begin to appreciate what we have, (rather than constantly hankering after what we don't have, which is the mindset engendered by a capitalist society) we will be able to think creatively about them, rather than be overwhelmed by them. So begin with the little things, the beauty of a flower, the sound of a bird. Find time to look at the sky or the stars. Come back to yourself during the day and breathe. Even if it's only when you are sitting on the toilet!  Lots of love Anna xx

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