True To the Situation, Not Emotion
The meeting works through real-life situations to show how suffering ends when you are true to the situation rather than to emotion.
'What you acknowledge you get. If you acknowledge death, you get death. If you acknowledge life, you get life.'
'You are responsible for your life.'
'Your body is a space suit made for you the intelligence that you are.'
'The past does not exist except in the emotions of man and woman.'
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LANGUAGE: English
YEAR RECORDED: 1999
DURATION: 86 hours and 3 minutes
MAIN TOPICS
Death, Dealing with physical pain, What I acknowledge I get, Schizophrenia, Family relationships, Excitement and depression, Love is communication, Practical advice for relationships
EPISODE NOTES
The meeting focuses on personal issues and emotional challenges. Felicia from Melbourne discussed her physical pain, linked to emotional stress, particularly after her aunt's death. Barry from Finland shared his brother's long-term depression, possibly due to brain structure issues, and the emotional burden on his mother. Sally from England talked about her daughter living with an angry father. Carolyn from the Sunshine Coast expressed creative burnout due to lack of love in her life. Robin from Tasmania discussed her partner Peter's spiritual journey and attachment to past traumas. Selena from New Zealand sought guidance on dealing with her children's father's infidelity while maintaining love and stillness. The discussion highlights the importance of being true to oneself and the situation, rather than emotions.
Talks from Tamborine Mountain 1987 - November