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I've been living in a cabin on a mountain for 8 months. I feel much more connected to everything and everyone  (when I happen to encounter anyone). No stress and a pension. Life's pretty good. 

Some devil because not a Buddha. Or maybe a devilish part of the Buddha.

You too!

Arramu,

I'm not sure, myself.  

I can't help but wonder if "the Northern Darkness" and "The Lake of Heaven" are describing energy centers in the body and the transformation of k'un to peng describes a meditation visualization  (among other things).

Am I off?

Lima 

First: I was decorated for heroism, and also for restraint.

Second: regarding PTSD, it means post traumatic stress disorder.  

Third: I'm not a Buddha...

3 hours ago, Hancock said:

How does one "will"?

It's a kind of Magick.

The Evolution  of  Modern Metaphysics: Making Sense of Things by AW Moore and Crow with No Mouth by Ikkyu

Lima,

The first struggle I had was that I was contemptuous of the idea of cultivating Metta or "loving kindness" - I came from a  background that viewed that as a "weak" feeling. I no longer feel that way. 

Next the struggle emerged that I did not feel like I  deserved to feel this way. It may sound silly, but it was awful for me until I got over myself. 

Hope that helps

Mr. Plinkett's Ghostbusters (2016)  review.

I really cannot say enough good things regarding Metta meditation. I have found that practice extremely helpful in my own struggles. All the best.

I've had good experiences using Jodo's nonstandard methods, has anyone else had any experiences?

Prolonged traumatic experience can cause the amygdala to become hyperactive and/or increase in size. Hardware problem that can lead to many difficulties...

Can one will without desire? 

Thunder and the patter of rain. 

Hi Friends,

I'm an American who was born and raised abroad in various military bases. Predictably after 9/11 I joined up and fought in the war on terror/ terrible  joke and came out the other side with PTSD and shame.

After years of therapy, a failed marriage and more besides I decided that Sunyata was the only viable alternative to suicide. I studied and practiced various eclectic eastern  and western systems  and achieved nothing (and I continue to cultivate nothing).

It is my intent to learn from others and find what else works so that I may offer some relief to those who continue to suffer. My main foci have been Metta and Mindfulness, but because everyone is different I don't want to hold up any technique as a panacea. 

Thanks for reading, I would appreciate any suggestions and advice.

Drift on.