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naturelovernaturelover
edited November 2010 in Buddhism Basics
I'm at my son's for Thanksgiving. There's so much suffering here I can't even meditate. My son's preparing dinner, won't let anyone in the kitchen and is being short with me and my 2 grandchildren. The boy has retreated to his room, and I'm on the computer on the second floor. I've tried hard for loving kindness, but he told me at one point not to talk to him. Any other suggestions?

Comments

  • seeker242seeker242 Zen Florida, USA Veteran
    edited November 2010
    I've tried hard for loving kindness
    Keep trying? :)
  • naturelovernaturelover
    edited November 2010
    I am continuing to try, but, sad to say, I'm glad I'm going home tomorrow. I'm also disappointed that I can't focus enough to meditate. I knew this was going to be difficult and had hoped my practice would be strong enough to surmount the difficulties.
  • PietroPumokinPietroPumokin
    edited November 2010
    have you told him how you feel?
  • hermitwinhermitwin Veteran
    edited November 2010
    Sometimes you just have to let sleeping dogs lie. Just let him be until he is in a better mood.
  • EpicurusEpicurus
    edited November 2010
    You probably won't be able to solve whatever problem there is between you or with him this thanksgiving. You need to dig deeper to find the source of the problem.

    Your son is probably facing some kind(s) of problem(s). You got to understand what it is exactly.
  • conradcookconradcook Veteran
    edited November 2010
    Give him what he needs. Don't talk to him.

    Buddha bless,

    Conrad.
  • MountainsMountains Veteran
    edited November 2010
    Only he can change himself. You can't do anything to change his behavior. Just try to be mindful, give him some room, and practice as much loving kindness as you can muster in the situation. Then get the heck out of there...
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