Dear R:

What I like in Buddhism is the idea of being awake and aware, of stripping off inaccurate projections, assumptions, wishful thinking etc. from what is and seeing what is, reality, for what it is. I do not believe in a happily-ever-after existence for a Buddhist or any person anywhere, whether people call it “heaven”, “paradise earth”, “nirvana” – I don’t believe that it is possible for a human being to be safe from danger, to no longer suffer. Simply, impossible.

Being awake to what is. You mentioned having mental health problems, narcissism… You must have suffered a lot in your life, haven’t you? Some of the suffering we experience is necessary, as there is no suffering-free life. But some of our suffering is not necessary and there are ways to reduce those… over time.

Please do post again.

anita