204-Life consists of suffering - Buddhism in daily life

Life consists of suffering


Life consists of suffering, but what is important is how we deal
with suffering.


This way of dealing with difficulties and hard times makes the
person we are and want to be. Who do you want to be, who are you?


I know who I am, I know the role I play in this world, from this
I can conclude what changes in my habits I need to strive for in
order to become better, to pursue the journey to enlightenment,
and to stay there.


The history of mankind is an enormous path of suffering, destiny
is predetermined, impermanence hovers over everything and
everyone, there is no thought of a way out. Who is not impressed
by the consequence of the way, the hardness of all circumstances,
the pain, the fears and hardships.


How do you deal with the hard moments, how do you cope with the
crazy times, the hole that sometimes opens up? Do you have
family, or friends? Maybe a hobby, a passion? Music or movies,
crafts or knitting?


Life is sad if you don't follow the Buddha's teaching, all the
things we do, we do them because we don't know what else to do.
The conscious mind takes breaks more and more often,
subconsciously we perceive things lightheartedly, although we get
nothing, understand little, can hardly keep up. But on top of
that we then put our will, and that's where the suffering begins.


Children do not suffer, they are carefree, cheerful and happy.
Then, at the transition to adolescence, the problems start, the
hormones jump, the ego starts with the capers. And these excesses
then accompany us throughout life, we are always like prisoners
of our desires, disappointed when they do not come true.


Who does not wake up from his daydreams and becomes a realist,
runs frustrated through life, because mostly it does not come as
we hope, not as we plan, certainly not as we imagine. Only the
teachings of Buddha can help here, because this philosophy frees
us from everyday ballast, frees us for the exploration of our own
person, as we really are, not as we dream it all to be.


Whether we suffer or not depends only on our attitude. It is a
decision, not fate, that determines our path. How do I want to
live, what am I willing to do something for? Do I have the
discipline and courage to face the truth? Will I then also make
the right decisions? If it is meant to be, it will be.


Life is a journey, the journey is the destination!


Sometimes people have to return to this world once more, in order
to then put an end to suffering.


- Buddha - honorary name of Siddharta Gautama - 560 to 480 before
the year zero


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