Struggling mentally and physically
Hey guys, I started with this course, but everything has become so complicated, I used to meditate daily, now it is like I cannot I put it behind, I feel desperate things cannot go my way. Need help
Hi Andres,
I know you posted this a while ago, but I hope this message finds you well. I have had the same struggles while working through this course. I've been using it for a couple of months now, but I'm only about 10 lessons in. As I learn more and more about my own mind, there are little parts my own mind that are scared, offended, or feel guilty because of new memories and revelations about my own past. Looking inward can be difficult to parts of our subconscious that we were previously unaware of. It can lead to us acting out moments of willful ignorance because the concepts we are learning are frightening enough that we will begin to avoid them and fall back into old coping mechanisms. Sometimes we just need to break down and cry and release all of our pent up emotions, but we avoid it because of our fear and insecurities related to societal pressures. It's important (and often difficult) to remember to be kind to ourselves and be open to the idea that we can change with compassion and love. When I am struggling and I'm in a place of self doubt, I try to focus on why that doubt exists in the first place. I try to focus on the idea that my self doubt comes from the fear that someone else handed to me to help mask their own insecurities. Sometimes it gives me inspiration to be better, and sometimes I dive harder into harmful practices that once brought me relief because I'm not in a place to listen to myself. It's difficult, and it takes practice to talk ourselves out of the harmful thoughts that we've acquired over the years. The path to self discovery is not easy, but I've heard it's worth it in the end. Stay strong friend, be compassionate with yourself, and have beautiful day.
~Patrick
How are you doing, Andres?
