Our life is becoming more and more inundated with TV shows, movies, videos, magazines and newspaper articles that seem to show and tell us what life is like. And then the inevitable comparisons arise: "My life isn't like that" or "I wish it … Read on blog or Reader Mindfulbalance Read on blog or Reader What life is like Karl Duffy May 21 Our life is becoming more and more inundated with TV shows, movies, videos, magazines and newspaper articles that seem to show and tell us what life is like. And then the inevitable comparisons arise: "My life isn't like that" or "I wish it were" or "It is exactly like that". The moment we notice sad and painful feelings arising, from thoughts like "I'm unloved; I feel separate and isolated" can we immediately stop, look and listen instead of  going on weaving fancy narratives about ourselves? Can we stop and ask, "Where is this feeling coming from? " Right now. Asking right this moment. Becoming more transparent to the thoughts and images that evoke these feelings and then deepen, embellish and propagate them. Becoming aware, let us taste directly how stories run our lives. Toni Parker, The Silent Question. Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment.

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