@cranreuch; How do you see the definition of suffering?

I'm wondering if I'm missing something about the significance of the first of the four noble truths. Truths 2 through 4 made me sit up and think, and made me want to explore this whole Buddhist thing…

So, today a kid said to me, "So, Jarred, you're quite the liberal, right? Far left?" I said yes. He then asked if we could have a little debate because he was far right, and I naturally com…

I was thinking the reason some people have an easy life, even though they presumably worked for it and got paid extremely handsomely, but the reason they enjoy material luxuries was a result of their…

Hi Freeofwant,

Hi Freeofwant,

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I know this may sound odd, or maybe to some it won't, I don't know. But here is my situation. I raise chickens. One of my chickens was trying to hatch some eggs, she's been sitting on them for almost…

About 2 years ago, I had my first panic attack while driving. I thought I was having a heart attack or something and ended up calling 911 and being transported to the hospital via ambulance. The do…

Today my partner lost her job due to our relationship, which also means she has lost her place of living. As some of you may know, I live in a guest house and have been in a relationship with someone…