I still struggle with some of my old problems – particularly anxiety, loneliness and occasional depression
I still struggle with these, as well. Another LessWrong user (@Chipmonk) mentioned in a post the book Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation. After taking his recommendation and reading that book, it gave me a new perspective that I don’t have to run away from these negative emotions. In fact, not only can I openly accept them, but when I chose to actively love them, it liberated my thought space and allowed me to non-judgmentally witness these emotions.
The book also helped me to finally understand and appreciate author Tara Brach’s short story about Buddha and Mara.
I still struggle with these, as well. Another LessWrong user (@Chipmonk) mentioned in a post the book Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation. After taking his recommendation and reading that book, it gave me a new perspective that I don’t have to run away from these negative emotions. In fact, not only can I openly accept them, but when I chose to actively love them, it liberated my thought space and allowed me to non-judgmentally witness these emotions.
The book also helped me to finally understand and appreciate author Tara Brach’s short story about Buddha and Mara.
oh cool!! i’m glad :-)