Mastodawn

Patricia Howell Oct 25, 2023

Almost every day I wonder if I am living in a parallel reality where decisions and action are taken that are totally at odds with my perception of what is just, right, good and truthful. Now seems to be a time where this is overwhelming. I also wonder how many others feel like this on masto and if it is one of the drivers to come onto here and leave other platforms?

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Blippy the Wonder Slug (MOVED)Oct 25, 2023

@russellt
I sometimes/often think I'm actually in a coma, in a hospital, in the SF Bay Area California, following a car crash (that my brain thinks I avoided) in 1988, forgotten by everyone after 35 years, with an occasional bored nurse checking my vitals to see if I'm still alive for company.

This is all in my head, and I'm having a bad coma-dream.

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anilmc Oct 25, 2023

@russellt

Trust your inherent nature. Where the world appears at odds, any non egoic resistance expresses and promotes love, beauty and wisdom.

The interplay of the struggle without, for freedom from oppression and injustice, is the same as the struggle within, for freedom from despondency and uffering. Free one (the one that you are) and you free each one. Each one freed frees I.

This is the energy source that helps you stay engaged with the apparent parallel world where nothing matters.

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Russell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦🍉Oct 25, 2023

@anilmc The issue is that yes, I can disconnect, but the anarchy still keeps happening!

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anilmc Oct 25, 2023

@russellt
Yes, but it is not happening TO you, so if attention to it appears to affect you, place your attention inwards and notice that the deeps are undisturbed by the waves. The disconnect reminds us that alone, we are and have enough, and once filled, fulfilled and running over we can reengage with what we previously felt unbearable without anxiety.