Why do we suffer?

In this episode I talk about how mindfulness can help us drop the made up self that we have created. The notion is self is not one solid self that we unconsciously hold in our minds.

By practising mindfulness we use a gentle approach to train the mind. We don't use force or try and arrest the mind but we cultivate awareness by being gentle and with an attitude of curiosity.

The awareness and resilience we build in our mindfulness meditation can help us deal with challenging times in our life. The awareness of thoughts and emotions built in the meditation can help us manage and regulate strong emotions and respond to situations with choice

Understanding the true nature of our thoughts, feelings and perceptions helps us realise that it is possible to have freedom from the mind by cultivating higher awareness

A short segment from a live session that has one guided practice. It also has a short discussion about enhancing our inner conditions of peace. 

When we understand and experience the impermanent, unsatisfactory and selfless nature of the five aggregates, we can end the cycle of suffering the mind.

Whatever is based on external conditions to acquire sensual pleasures can't bring us lasting happiness. We need to clearly distinguish between pleasure and happiness. #mindfulness #selfgrowth #reflections 

Every kind of attachment will turn into craving and self grasping. It's necessary to closely watch the nature of the mind which is constantly self grasping

The higher purpose of meditation is beyond relaxation, feeling pleasant, sleeping well etc. The highest aim to end suffering

We should dedicate some time for formal meditation practice to develop our awareness