How can one be at peace with oneself while there is still such terrible suffering in the world?

A very valid question that poses quite the conundrum for those wishing to truly go 'all the way' through the gateless gate. Do we not on some level need to feel pain at the knowledge that other beings are suffering? Is there a way to remain at peace while addressing the suffering in the world or are they at odds?

A common obstacle at late-stage awakening, causing many to turn back and never know the final freedom.

Perhaps we could go full neo-advaita and say the world, other people and our selves simply do not exist therefore there are no problems, or maybe we go the other road and fully devote ourselves and partaking of martyr-like sacrifice in order to help the less fortunate.

As with most things, can we find a way to be at peace with being somewhere in the middle?

In this episode I discuss some approaches in the spiritual path regarding this dilemma, and ultimately attempt to offer something of a resolution.

I hope you are well out there and my apologies for getting emotional during this episode.

Take care

Be well

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