The Two Arrows of Suffering
How does it feel when adversity strikes from out of nowhere? What do you do then?
Hello! Today we’re exploring what happens when the arrow of misfortune or adversity strikes and how we react or not to it.
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We start with the two arrows. It is said that the Buddha originally told this story to explain how we amplify suffering. The first arrow is unavoidable; the second is not.
So, how do we avoid the second arrow? By being mindful. Being equanamous. Being self-compassionate. It is simple but not always easy. We have to be willing to practice regularly so we get to know our minds so we can free our minds.
This week I invite you to notice the first arrow and pause.
I am grateful you are listening and for the people behind the scenes who make this podcast possible.
All of you who are members of the podcast on Patreon;
Gorgias Romero for original music, audio engineering and production;
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Margaret Haas for announcing the show
Be well. Be mindful.
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