(approx. 10 minutes) KEYWORDS: Q: An habitual driver for intense mental proliferation has been an addictive preoccupation with justice-seeking. My head keeps wanting to reflect on what to do. How can I process this skilfully without feeding old addictions or spiritual bypassing? Obstructions, frustration, struggle, compassion, meditation object, guided meditation, aligning, balm.
(approx. 11 minutes) KEYWORDS: Q: You mentioned honesty, generosity, mindfulness, a healthy body, and Sangha as pillars to support one in opening to and processing denied dukkha. Sangha is not a straightforward thing for lay people, in these days of utter loneliness and disconnection, particularly for those that are mid aged and older. If appropriate, could you comment on belonging, and building Sangha for lay people? Regular exercise routine, Western Buddhists, Ariya Sangha, monastic sangha, colloquial, youth, trust, heart energy, our own best friend, disconnected, head, heart, belly, consumer culture, wisdom culture encourages us to befriend ourselves, Dhammapada v.157, trustworthy companions, Intentional Contentment, Dhammapada v.61.