Life consists of suffering
Life consists of suffering, but what is important is how we deal with suffering.
This way of dealing with difficulties and hard times makes the person we are and want to be. Who do you want to be, who are you?
I know who I am, I know the role I play in this world, from this I can conclude what changes in my habits I need to strive for in order to become better, to pursue the journey to enlightenment, and to stay there.
The history of mankind is an enormous path of suffering, destiny is predetermined, impermanence hovers over everything and everyone, there is no thought of a way out. Who is not impressed by the consequence of the way, the hardness of all circumstances, the pain, the fears and hardships.
How do you deal with the hard moments, how do you cope with the crazy times, the hole that sometimes opens up? Do you have family, or friends? Maybe a hobby, a passion? Music or movies, crafts or knitting?
Life is sad if you don't follow the Buddha's teaching, all the things we do, we do them because we don't know what else to do. The conscious mind takes breaks more and more often, subconsciously we perceive things lightheartedly, although we get nothing, understand little, can hardly keep up. But on top of that we then put our will, and that's where the suffering begins.
Children do not suffer, they are carefree, cheerful and happy. Then, at the transition to adolescence, the problems start, the hormones jump, the ego starts with the capers. And these excesses then accompany us throughout life, we are always like prisoners of our desires, disappointed when they do not come true.
Who does not wake up from his daydreams and becomes a realist, runs frustrated through life, because mostly it does not come as we hope, not as we plan, certainly not as we imagine. Only the teachings of Buddha can help here, because this philosophy frees us from everyday ballast, frees us for the exploration of our own person, as we really are, not as we dream it all to be.
Whether we suffer or not depends only on our attitude. It is a decision, not fate, that determines our path. How do I want to live, what am I willing to do something for? Do I have the discipline and courage to face the truth? Will I then also make the right decisions? If it is meant to be, it will be.
Life is a journey, the journey is the destination!
Sometimes people have to return to this world once more, in order to then put an end to suffering.
- Buddha - honorary name of Siddharta Gautama - 560 to 480 before the year zero
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