Dear iamone:

“I just remembered that this is “Tiny Buddha.” I realize perhaps you are coming from the “desire is bad” viewpoint. That is the part of Buddhism I struggle with“- desire is not bad: animals desire food and sex and as a result they live and reproduce, which is what natural success is about.  It is desires that cannot be satisfied that are bad, in the sense that they cause us so much misery.

Thank you for sharing your story, a pleasure to have you here in the forums. If you would like my input on anything, please let me know; otherwise, my best wishes to you!

anita