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People and mental problems


Buddhism and Mental Problems


In today's complicated world, many, if not very many, people have
mental problems.


People are insecure, frightened, usually have enough to do but
little time to take care of themselves, have developed neuroses,
depression and mental problems.


Since the connection to the church is decreasing more and more,
the spiritual component also comes less and less into play. Most
people live like this, trying to take care of everything "by
themselves".


Even psychiatrists or other trained helpers are hardly consulted,
after all "the others have a quirk, but I don't".


The Bible states:


"WHY DO YOU SEE THE MOTE IN YOUR BROTHER'S EYE, BUT DO NOT NOTICE
THE BEAM IN YOUR OWN EYE? " (MATTHEW 7:3)


Apparently, the problem is not really new, however, in our
fast-paced times, a new accelerating factor is added (e.g.,
Internet).


If you tell people that something is wrong, that their behavior
is sick, they usually get angry, turn away or even go on (verbal)
attack.


Mental problems, in my opinion, are caused by too much (and
wrong) thinking, already the historical Buddha said that this is
why we are all sick, that thinking does us more harm than good.


If we look at the inmates of a mental institution, most of them
have their disease because of thinking.


Our ego starts, we think about this and that, thoughts ramble on
and on, the line between a strong ego and a mental problem are
blurred.


Consciously track your thoughts, instruct your ego to refrain
from superfluous thoughts (would have, would have, if, if, if),
think only useful, positive thoughts, use the opportunities to
think "nothing" once in a while.


We all have mental problems, the first step to recovery is to
admit this to ourselves, to recognize it.


We are all sick, and we all have the opportunity to get well.


Don't you want to give it a try?


DURING THE DAY IT IS VERY EASY TO SEE THINGS SOBERLY AND
UNSENTIMENTALLY. AT NIGHT, IT'S A WHOLE DIFFERENT STORY


- ERNEST HEMINGWAY - US WRITER - 1899 TO 1961


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