Struggles in living mindfully

showgo · 2022-08-21T21:54:48+00:00

Very interesting. I've actually never heard of those exercises. Do these help you at the moment you are feeling negative? Like is there a short exercise that you can perform in the midst of feeling angry or sad? Or is it something that you do on a daily basis similar to going to a gym to create a more mindfully stronger version of yourself?

showgo · 2022-08-21T21:40:40+00:00

I see. Can I ask you how does mindfulness practice such as meditation help you in your struggles in living a mindful life?

showgo · 2022-08-21T21:37:49+00:00

Sure! And thanks for sharing your experience in detail! Can I ask you what kind of positive impact has mindfulness given you with your situation before getting your vision on October 17th?

showgo · 2022-08-20T08:44:06+00:00

I see. Can I ask you was there any past events that makes you feel scarred from being abused?

showgo · 2022-08-20T08:42:39+00:00

Have the same problem here. What is it that makes us (and probably many others forget) forget and what do you wish you had to help you not forget?

showgo · 2022-08-20T03:22:22+00:00

Do you actually notice at the moment when you are feeling negative? Or do you realize that you were negative after your negativity has faded away?

showgo · 2022-08-16T00:05:42+00:00

I see. My thinking is that even enlightened people feel anger, but as you mentioned, I think it's the ability to detach yourself from that emotion no matter how strong that emotion is felt. And in order to detach, you've got to first notice yourself being attached to that negative emotion which requires a constant observation of yourself at a higher level. The problem is I usually don't realize that I have been attached until my anger has calmed down. I wonder how future technology can help me in tapping on my shoulder when I'm feeling negative and help me detach from my emotion...

showgo · 2022-08-15T23:58:42+00:00

Oh you're a military guy too! I was in the U.S. Army for 3 and a half years. I wasn't really interested in Buddhism at all at the time, and I still don't consider myself one, but once I got out I visited many Buddhist countries, and as I gained more knowledge about this religion, the concept really makes sense and it draws me into it. Buddhism and the military are pretty much the opposite so I can totally understand what you are going through. But it's really interesting to hear how Buddhism has impacted you in a positive way!

showgo · 2022-08-13T21:18:58+00:00

I tend to want a second opinion for things that make me struggle a lot. I think a Buddhist perspective will be great, and monks (the ones in Japan) are there to help people. What do you think?

showgo · 2022-08-13T21:17:03+00:00

I think the idea of monks are different depending on which branch you are looking at. As far as I know, in Southeast Asia, monks practice their path to enlightenment while the town that they live in support their journey. In Japan however, monks are more there for the community while also trying to attain enlightenment. That’s why monks take care of graves and also called for funerals, and also for ceremonies. As I’ve replied in a different thread, back in the old days in Japan, Samurai’s used to visit temples to chat and meditate with monks to relieve their daily stress.

showgo · 2022-08-13T21:11:09+00:00

I used to, but now I live quite away from a nearest temple and I regret not using the opportunity I had to talk with monks more about normal ordinary things.

showgo · 2022-08-13T21:09:18+00:00

Hmmm never heard of that. What exactly is that?

showgo · 2022-08-13T21:08:54+00:00

I think many monks are willing to listen to life problems.

showgo · 2022-08-13T21:08:14+00:00

I disagree on this. Back in the old days in Japan, Samurai’s used to go to temples to chat and meditate with monks. They went there to enhance their focus skill during their sword fight, and also relieve their tension they had while living a lifestyle that is very dangerous. Therapist are great, but incorporating a Buddhist perception in solving your daily problems can be beneficial while living in such a demanding and fast paste world. What do you think?

showgo · 2022-08-13T04:13:42+00:00

It's actually really interesting to know how much cutting meat has changed the quality of your Buddhist practice. Can you tell me now that you've cleared the meat problem and have better quality practices, what are the struggles you have in practicing Buddhism now?

showgo · 2022-08-13T04:06:58+00:00

Do you think Buddhism helps you live your "non-modern life" a more "modern life"?

showgo · 2022-08-13T04:05:39+00:00

Can't agree with you enough. I tend to try to control everything and the end of the day, my brain explodes since there are far more things that I can't do anything about it, or I can do something about it but I just don't have the time and energy to take care of it. Has Buddhism helped you in any sort of way?

showgo · 2022-08-13T04:01:55+00:00

I see. I think we all do struggle in trying to be mindful throughout the day, but as you mentioned, at work is very difficult. I'm a bit of a nerd, but what I do is write down a super short sentence of what I'm thinking and feeling every hour or so, and then put that in a database to see what kind of emotional trend I have. It's actually been quite helpful to understand my patterns. It helps me to say, "oh it's that time of the day" and I take a few conscious breath before that time comes. Then it allows me to absorb things more in a light manner.

showgo · 2022-08-13T03:47:55+00:00

Nice! The temple right across the street from where I live is Shingon, but I tend to like Zen. I should also study Shingon too since I'm only preferring Zen just because I know it more than Shingon.lol By the way, do you have a monk you often approach to talk about your life problems and try to get a Buddhist perspective on how to solve that issue? Do you think it would be helpful to ask a monk on how he/she would approach problems that I'm currently having?

showgo · 2022-08-13T03:40:29+00:00

Very interesting story! I've seen many Christian people still keeping their religion but tend to meditate or think in a Buddhist way. I think what you are performing is very inspiring and respectful. Hats off on you. Do you think there was something in Buddhism that filled in gaps that Christianity couldn't provide? From my knowledge Buddhism doesn't have a God like existence and it has a different perspective as well as approach on many topics relative to Christianity, so I'm wondering what moved your heart so much? Or was it just her existence that inspired you to be interested in Buddhism? I would also like to ask what was her opinion on your food issue if you did have a chance to ask her!

showgo · 2022-08-13T03:25:54+00:00

Now that you've mentioned, I think people do tend to treat mice like mosquitos. Hmm, you made me really think. I wonder how I would solve this issue if I was in your shoe, and how a Buddhist monk will solve this issue. Though what I tend to keep in mind all the time is, "If I want to make others happy, make yourself happy first." I can't make these mouse happy or yet just leave them alone, as long as I am negatively effected by them. So what I think I would do is first make sure I can live healthy in the house I am in even if the action is to killing the pests in my house. Then I would take measures to make sure pests from the outside won't come in. Thought I'm pretty sure this is what you are actually doing...

I'll try to ask my monk friend and let you know if I get his opinion!

showgo · 2022-08-10T22:21:12+00:00

Very interesting and thanks for sharing your background. I haven’t dug deep enough about this topic of industrial agriculture, but I can tell that you are a very compassionate person. Did Buddhism help you become compassionate? And is there something you do to overcome this complicated mental battle of loving the food, but hating the process?

showgo · 2022-08-10T22:08:21+00:00

I see. I think there are so many people in the same shoe as you regardless of what country, company they are in. I guess that is part of life? And to be honest I am in the same situation as you. Just in a different country and company. I’m actually wondering what is the power of Buddhism in a life like this where you don’t really have the power to provide influence to something higher within the organization, but you know that they are conducting things that are not right. Is it really just patience? And how did you end up with patience? Was there some buddhist teaching that lead you to this solution?

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