This was a powerful and much-needed reflection, Yeshe. The distinction between skepticism and cynicism really stood out—especially the metaphor of a lawyer versus a scientist. How do you personally cultivate hope in times when negativity feels overwhelming? Do you have any specific Buddhist practices that help shift the mind away from cynicism and toward trust?
Thank you Anton for your kind words. I practice acceptance and this helps me stay positive. I ask myself, 'can I control this?' If so, I get on and change it. If not, I accept it and try to find a way through the situation. If we fight against everything that is going on, we end up being cynical and overwhelmed. I try to see the impermanence of things, and this allows me to have hope because I know things will eventually change.
Thank you, just what I needed to hear today.
This was a powerful and much-needed reflection, Yeshe. The distinction between skepticism and cynicism really stood out—especially the metaphor of a lawyer versus a scientist. How do you personally cultivate hope in times when negativity feels overwhelming? Do you have any specific Buddhist practices that help shift the mind away from cynicism and toward trust?
Thank you Anton for your kind words. I practice acceptance and this helps me stay positive. I ask myself, 'can I control this?' If so, I get on and change it. If not, I accept it and try to find a way through the situation. If we fight against everything that is going on, we end up being cynical and overwhelmed. I try to see the impermanence of things, and this allows me to have hope because I know things will eventually change.