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by Leafy
Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:09 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: How can you not fear impermanence and suffering?
Replies: 26
Views: 7572

Re: How can you not fear impermanence and suffering?

With a deepening level of awareness one can also see previously overwhelming and compounded mental contents such as fear with a degree of equanimity that dissipates their sway. Thank you. I suspect it will be a while before I really understand that, but hearing it is giving me some hope. It makes s...
by Leafy
Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:24 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: How can you not fear impermanence and suffering?
Replies: 26
Views: 7572

Re: How can you not fear impermanence and suffering?

Psychologists try to treat this by convincing you that bad things won't happen to you... psychologists try to rebuild the wall of denial that makes you feel safe That is just wrong. It is what I have experienced, with multiple therapists. They're fine with talking about the past and how you feel ab...
by Leafy
Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:51 am
Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
Topic: How can you not fear impermanence and suffering?
Replies: 26
Views: 7572

How can you not fear impermanence and suffering?

A few years ago, I saw something horrible and terrifying happen to a member of my family, and as a result became painfully aware that I am not and will never be safe, and that horrible things can happen to anybody at any time. Sort of an unpleasant, throw-you-into-the-deep-end crash course in imperm...