Attachment to items that don’t help us substantially is usually a Buddhist concept of the reason behind suffering as well as misery. We say “Let go or perhaps be dragged down,” what will it truly suggest? Exactly how should we re-condition ourselves to actually “let go” plus acknowledge elements when there’s so much wrong with the world as you may know it? And also: Get rid of exactly what, exactly- our belongings, family, inner thoughts, thoughts and opinions, and our hate and prejudices? Easier in theory.

Autumn leaves are turning red and gold throughout New England, The High Holy Days are here, as well as the Day of Death (Halloween) is approaching- and my spiritual mind turns towards the poignancy of getting older and death. Maybe it’s since my father passed away at the end of august as well as my mom in September. Or perhaps is my very own later season nearing as well? Who knows? Life is tenuous. Lama Surya Das says: Handle with prayer.