Practically daily, I question this obsession with needing to know what’s really going on in the world. Almost feeling a sense of addiction to the latest clown act. It’s all so crazy, what’s the next act….it all just builds and builds and I don’t want to miss when it topples….that sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) that many people these days experience in the world of social media. I personally think of Substack as a social media of substance (vs the ‘junk food bites you get on Twitter, FB, tick-tock etc) but nevertheless it’s become an addiction, and I can’t help but wonder if it would be better to be in my metaphorical temple, meditating, spending quiet time with nature. I guess it’s all about balance…and I’m glad I read this post…thanks 🙏
Many places in America have Tibet in them now. Three lineage holders are here now, they don't worry and should never have to again, if we are careful with them. If there ever was a karmic debt it would be too much for me to contemplate, but it is relatively easy to take care of each other. I do that.
Practically daily, I question this obsession with needing to know what’s really going on in the world. Almost feeling a sense of addiction to the latest clown act. It’s all so crazy, what’s the next act….it all just builds and builds and I don’t want to miss when it topples….that sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) that many people these days experience in the world of social media. I personally think of Substack as a social media of substance (vs the ‘junk food bites you get on Twitter, FB, tick-tock etc) but nevertheless it’s become an addiction, and I can’t help but wonder if it would be better to be in my metaphorical temple, meditating, spending quiet time with nature. I guess it’s all about balance…and I’m glad I read this post…thanks 🙏
Bless you, my son.
I used to listen to Allan Watts on KPFK as he explained Buddhism in his special joyful way.
https://youtu.be/C48hI9Qb2q4?t=6 -- Alan Watts - Myth of Myself Full Lecture Part 1
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Thanks for this reminder. There’s a great deal of wisdom at our beck and call if we but look.
Many places in America have Tibet in them now. Three lineage holders are here now, they don't worry and should never have to again, if we are careful with them. If there ever was a karmic debt it would be too much for me to contemplate, but it is relatively easy to take care of each other. I do that.