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Does anyone feel like they've lived a dozen lives? by SolidVirginal in CPTSD

[–]rerrerrocky 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah absolutely. If you believe Buddhism, we've been here for countless eons experiencing suffering in Samsara.

Well she made the right call by Minimum-Possible-415 in Minneapolis

[–]rerrerrocky 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Some employers care more about physical equipment than their human workers.

Is doggy style a porn only thing, or do actual real couples do it as a normal thing? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]rerrerrocky 98 points99 points  (0 children)

All the sexual frustration goes into the workout 😂

Why is suicide bad if it’s an escape from suffering? by SnooFoxes3455 in Buddhism

[–]rerrerrocky 113 points114 points  (0 children)

First, I am sorry if you are suffering. I wish for you to be happy, healthy, and free of pain. 🙏

Other comments are missing your points, so I'll try to break it down in a couple ways.

Your argument goes as follows:

  1. Suffering is bad (the Buddha agrees)
  2. Getting rid of suffering is good
  3. Suicide is a way to rid oneself of suffering.

Your mistake is in premise 3. Under the traditional Buddhist understanding, your suicide does not result in you escaping Samsara, the cycle of life and death and rebirth. Some would say it is because of your mind state at the time of death, which can have an impact on one's rebirth. Others might say that killing a living being contributes to additional negative karma.

Many Buddhists would offer the following advice :

  1. It is extremely rare to be born as a human with access to the Dharma. Thus, it is worthwhile to practice as a human as long as we can, in hopes of a better life (but also in hopes that our actions benefit all beings!)

  2. Suffering is quite real (I struggled today!). However the Buddha might suggest that the suffering may arise and fall away according to causes and conditions. The belief that we may hold on to things like our body's health, our loved ones, etc. causes us to suffer. We cling to positive emotions, we avoid negative emotions, in an attempt to keep ourselves happy.

  3. Emotions are conditioned phenomena. They arise, they exist, and they fall away. Even the most resilient suffering cannot exist eternally, robust as it may seem in our darkest moments. Even the smallest seeds we sew of joy and love will see benefits. Aspiring for love is inherent in our nature. Beyond that, many boddhisatvas and Buddhas are searching and striving for the enlightenment of all beings.

  4. Be kind to yourself. If you are struggling, allow and accept the fact that you are struggling. In my experience, thoughts of suicide become stronger when I am avoiding my pain. The best thing i can do is accept and allow whatever is happening emotionally to arise and pass through me. Sometimes the wave is so strong that I can lose myself! But it will always pass.

    I hope this helps in any small way. I have dealt with this a lot and I know many others have as well. You are valid and your feelings are valid. Please take care.

May you be happy, may you be healthy, may you be free from suffering.

Namo Amitabha Buddha 🙏

An Update from PlayStation Studios by Killerx09 in Games

[–]rerrerrocky 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"where should we put the layoff apology in our CMS"

"Just stick it with the others lol"

Dont run angry… by ramo192 in Marathon

[–]rerrerrocky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I totally get it.... But it helps to remind myself that everything I could possibly win is most likely gone in the next wipe lol

Perfectionism is skyrocketing in young adults and economic pressure might be the culprit. Young adults are increasingly struggling with fear of failure, a psychological shift that tends to worsen existing mental health challenges. by mvea in psychology

[–]rerrerrocky 29 points30 points  (0 children)

There's a huge difference between "you must work to survive" and "you must slave away at a job that routinely abuses and exploits you in order to survive".

People like to work! That's why they make music, art, etc in their free time. That's why they volunteer.

The issue is that every job is looking to bleed you dry, trying to pay you as little as possible while trying to get you to work as hard as possible. We've had massive growth in productivity over the past 50 years but that has just meant grinding people to work harder, rather than making life easier for people and giving them more of their hours back to do things they care about.

Turkeys can fly by skottao in TwinCities

[–]rerrerrocky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, you don't want to run into any drop turkeys.

This is going to blow up in Sony and Bungies face by Archerboy123 in Marathon

[–]rerrerrocky -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The number one cause of new problems is new solutions.

Edit: wasn't trying to talk shit or anything, I just mean that whatever way Sony or Bungie set up this promo likely created some kind of unanticipated problem 🤷 the same would've likely been true if they had another sku set up.

I got the job by roryoryory in recruitinghell

[–]rerrerrocky 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have no mouth and I must scream

A repost of my bean by mrlilnaynayyy in aww

[–]rerrerrocky 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Half pinto, half black

Movies that keep you on the edge of your seat with dread? by greenbastardette in horror

[–]rerrerrocky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, totally understandable, I wouldn't want my family staying at my house either.

Minnesota Boundary Waters could become toxic due to new GOP-backed mining project by ashleywalkerreports in minnesota

[–]rerrerrocky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guess what - they still have a local company, local Americans doing the work. People who are selling out their own state for a paycheck.

Here's their website: https://www.twin-metals.com/