We are evolved to have quick automatic responses to danger. We are taught inapproiate emotional responses. We are all drama queens about some things.

Learning to be non reactionary, to control our emotional response to externial and internal events is a big key to happiness.

There are many paths to inner peace and understanding that lead to the elimination of suffering, all are long and difficult. Some believe we are all trapped in a cycle of birth, death and rebirth until we finally get it right.

“I have lived with several Zen masters — all of them cats.”― Eckhart Tolle

Some people say I have talent as an artist. I say it’s not me but the universe. Creating connects me to the cosmic whole where time becomes meaningless. Therefor I cannot not take credit for my art.

I can read and think. I believe I understand about letting go. But something always arises to shatter that illusion. I once believed mediation was about practicing control of oneself. That misunderstanding kept me from progressing . Part of me believes it is a struggle, requiring great effort. Intellectually I understand it’s just the opposite. LET IT GO.