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[caveman]

I always like positive threads.

I recently attended a presentation by a Buddhist Monk. When he was done telling his story, someone asked what he thought the cause of all suffering is. He said ignorance. I agree.

My depression came from ignoring of who I really am. My true identity, the dreamer in me, had long been hidden. I let it out and everything started improving. I much more honest with my self, much more consistent.

The whole experience has started a journey for me. I can't say where I'm going. I like to write. Maybe I'll do something there, but wherever it is, I'm happy. After all, its the journey, not the destination.

[The Man in Black]

Originally Posted by caveman

I always like positive threads.

I recently attended a presentation by a Buddhist Monk. When he was done telling his story, someone asked what he thought the cause of all suffering is. He said ignorance. I agree.

My depression came from ignoring of who I really am. My true identity, the dreamer in me, had long been hidden. I let it out and everything started improving. I much more honest with my self, much more consistent.

The whole experience has started a journey for me. I can't say where I'm going. I like to write. Maybe I'll do something there, but wherever it is, I'm happy. After all, its the journey, not the destination.

Interesting, I can probably say the same for myself. Another thing I noticed that the movie made me realize is that I'm an escapist and we all are to some extent. I definitely have worked on my procrastination and laziness since the movie came out, and it's really helped my life out. I feel like I've enjoyed my surroundings instead of being so absorbed in my own thoughts as well. The strangest part was the impulse immediately after I watched the movie to start reading self-improvement books (probably because I had a stack of 'em that I had procrastinated on reading...).

[Sempu]

Originally Posted by caveman

I always like positive threads.

I recently attended a presentation by a Buddhist Monk. When he was done telling his story, someone asked what he thought the cause of all suffering is. He said ignorance.

That's the classic answer. Maya. The question is practically a set-up for a Buddhist.

You could argue that that the cause of all suffering is attachment, I think.

After all, its the journey, not the destination.

So, so true. Still working on that one.