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TwainVonnegut t1_j5gldbj wrote

“Resistance to the unpleasant situation is the root of suffering.”

~Ram Dass

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SuperRette t1_j5gn0a9 wrote

"Accept injustice."

~You, quoting Ram Dass

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[deleted] t1_j5iwrtx wrote

It's not injustice but unpleasant situations, which are unavoidable, that he referred to.

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HonestPonder t1_j5endq9 wrote

This is the type of stuff that gave the NXIVM cult so much traction and power over its members

“If it hurts, it’s your fault.”

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[deleted] t1_j5fbx7p wrote

It's a lot about perception

It's not untrue

What u think is true vs what actually is true

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[deleted] t1_j5i5tfe wrote

"Sir, the spear sticking out of my side came from the enemies hand."

"Soldier, it's all in your head. the spear was external, just breathe through it"

"I'm like, really losing a lot of blood here. "

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CobaltishCrusader t1_j5ic91b wrote

Once the spear is sticking out of your side it’s no longer “external” is it?

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[deleted] t1_j5irogj wrote

most of it is.

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IcedPrawn t1_j5nq1cm wrote

Yeah but that part is not hurting you. It’s the internal part that sucks.

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Senacharim t1_j5gp483 wrote

It's "have expectations, expect disappointment."

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[deleted] t1_j5h96bn wrote

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HonestPonder t1_j5hij0l wrote

Summing them up.

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IcedPrawn t1_j5nq9wl wrote

Summing them up incorrectly to prove your point.

You know it’s that is the type of stuff that gave the NXIVM cult so much traction and power over its members

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HonestPonder t1_j5oh69j wrote

I feel like you’re actually confused, because it is.

Or maybe you’re just a copy bot

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SouthernSapphic t1_j5h7jct wrote

We need to have a bot on every post reminding people that no advice fits every situation.

I don't think OP is asking you to accept injustice or ignore radiation poisoning or whatever.

Maybe it's something to remind myself when I have trouble picking my battles, and I'm about to get worked up over something inconsequential. Or when I paint a hopeless picture for myself out of very little info, and I don't want to try anymore.

Its just a reminder that, for some of us, our judgment is doing more harm than good.

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nyxnars t1_j5ejufa wrote

Oh! Guess my radiation poisoning is cured!

Edit: op is a bot

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ScandalousSocialist t1_j5g638k wrote

Radiation poisoning would be a pain from internal.

Learn to comprehend not just read.

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nyxnars t1_j5i9nyy wrote

Well ya gotta be next to something that's radioactive first which is external.

I'm not going to insult you either. Do better

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[deleted] t1_j5iwugw wrote

To misinterpret quotes just for the fun of it.

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Suntzu6656 t1_j5ggkik wrote

Excellent quote

I don't listen to it enough but I have The Meditations audio book on my phone.

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desperaste t1_j5exv3m wrote

I have newborn twins who won’t sleep at night. I estimate that my insomnia is due to that. I have no power to revoke it. Stupid quote

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[deleted] t1_j5gb71m wrote

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chance_waters t1_j5gmy16 wrote

No, you don't. The body and brain are an interlinked machine, most thought is automatic, but more importantly most feelings are cause and effect. At an extreme end of this spectrum, if you're hallucinating due to dehydration do you have control over that? No. Consciously speaking we can take stock and redirect emotions, when given the opportunity to do so

Humans give themselves way too much credit for the power of consciousness, we are biological machines running on train tracks

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michron98 t1_j5ju7zf wrote

>Humans give themselves way too much credit for the power of consciousness, we are biological machines running on train tracks

I think the power of human consciousness is that we can set the switches. Which is pretty powerful in its own, don't you think?

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[deleted] t1_j5gpk72 wrote

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chance_waters t1_j5gqdi3 wrote

I'd suggest you read some physics and philosophy, there's not an actual debate here.

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[deleted] t1_j5grenr wrote

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chance_waters t1_j5gxnfn wrote

It's not about what gives me comfort, it's about reality. If it helps you sleep at night to believe your experience of life, emotional reactions etc. are a result of your conscious mind, despite all evidence pointing to the contrary, then who am I to tell you otherwise.

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darabolnxus t1_j5h9hom wrote

Yeah but I'm sure those reactions get you jail time.

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[deleted] t1_j5ix46q wrote

To be fair, there are some people who are forced to sleep on construction sites with all the noise. I think even noise can be filtered out if you are extremely sleepy.

But I think Marcus Aurelius refers to situations that can't be changed and must be handled. We have only the power to react the occurrence of actions is not in our control.

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SwampWaffle85 t1_j5i1ug3 wrote

This quote obviously doesn't apply to literally every single possible scenario. Learn to interpret things and apply them appropriately. This would mean things like scenarios you have little info on but are getting worked up over unnecessarily. Obviously things like radiation poisoning and being robbed are outside of your control.

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mykdee311 t1_j5f931o wrote

That advise is what got Russell Crow thru his first Gladiator fight

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Amr528 t1_j5ggzg1 wrote

Because emotions are so easy to control...

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Sovereign444 t1_j5glues wrote

Sure it’s easier said than done, but it’s an effort that’s worth making. Something being difficult doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try, that’s an awful defeatist attitude to have.

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Amr528 t1_j5hbxt7 wrote

Oh, thank you. My life is changed. Did I say you shouldn't try...?

Also, thank you that condescending defeatist comment at the end. A real good way to convince people of your opinion.

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[deleted] t1_j5ixc2y wrote

I mean nobody knows what another is going through but the only thing one can do is try or maybe not. Both don't matter in the end. We live a story where only the ending is known.

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Amr528 t1_j5iyqvu wrote

I... I just said I didn't say you shouldn't try...

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Sovereign444 t1_j652xd1 wrote

You didn’t say, it, but you sure did seem to imply it. If that wasn’t your intention then what was the point of your comment?

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Amr528 t1_j65dtgq wrote

Boredom. I think I was wasted. Honestly, that night was a blur of blackjack and hookers.

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Sovereign444 t1_j65386m wrote

I wasn’t trying to convince anyone lol. But how is just saying it’s difficult supposed to be constructive?

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Amr528 t1_j65e0di wrote

Again, it was a night of blackjack and hookers

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Black_n_Neon t1_j5h0pgp wrote

Like any skill it takes practice

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Amr528 t1_j5hc1gq wrote

Like I told the other genius who said the same thing: did I say you shouldn't try?

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Black_n_Neon t1_j5hchow wrote

Did I say you did? Why are you getting offended? I simply said it takes practice

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Amr528 t1_j5hdl1v wrote

I'm more annoyed that you'd suggest people don't know something that simple. It's condescending. It's kind of universally known that literally fucking everything takes practice.

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Black_n_Neon t1_j5hdsvz wrote

You’re choosing to take it like that. I simply said it takes practice. Idk why you’re getting so upset. If you don’t like people responding to your comments then don’t leave comments in public forums.

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Amr528 t1_j5hemvz wrote

Aaaaaand now, you're just repeating yourself

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Amr528 t1_j5hh2ht wrote

Oh, shit. Nice last minute edit. I, normally, like speaking with people on this site. My only issue is when they stupid shit. Haha.

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jera111 t1_j5i2uzb wrote

My brain needed this! Ya hear that brain? Yeah im talking to you, fucking grey dont matter!

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louderharderfaster t1_j5icsya wrote

Once I confronted the part of me that was offended by this idea it really did change everything for the better. It is NOT something you can tell/should someone who is feeling acute pain but it does give you the equanimity required to better help them.

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mathaiser t1_j5fke42 wrote

It’s not actually hard at all…. What’s hard is making it feel hard.

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sleepysprite t1_j5hyq8h wrote

Triggered a lot of people's pain bodies with this one 😂

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Phatcat15 t1_j5idvug wrote

MAXIMUS MAXIMUS MAXIMUS!

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[deleted] t1_j5hbqj1 wrote

Not at "any moment". Some energies take time to relocate from one's psyche.

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rcwt1217 t1_j5h7ycr wrote

unfortunately this one is not true

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[deleted] t1_j5ixk05 wrote

There are two people who go through the same situation. Both have different personalities. Do you think both process pain and other emotions similarly? No. To one an experience is but trivial whereas to the other it's life-changing.

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