Hi Guys and gals,

So, I thought something to share with those who are going through difficult times and give some insight to a bigger picture. I am not an expert in this but it does help me alot at times.

We all think that its in our hands, right? But only part of it we can control. I am talking about life. Life has and always will be out of our hands, in other words not in control. As things continue to evolve or unfold, it reveals. However, we are so absorbed in our worry, anxiety, fear, pain etc. that we add more to our suffering.

My life in 2016 has changed immensely. The girl that I loved dearly, left me. The job that was relaxing and fun, become stressful. And my workplace which was doing so well in 2015, is struggling in 2016 with unpredictable future. So, I did what we all usually do…….holding onto things, worrying about things, and rejecting the present.

I tried really hard to change things, which we all should do. However, it was coming out from fear, from uncertainty. Guess what, I made my present as a jail. And when all my attempts didn’t go the way I want them to go, I started despairing. Then, came some Buddhist wisdom and acceptance. So, here I am, with no love life, no certainty for my job, definitely no idea about future, traveling to Scandinavia all alone ( in freezing weather) on this Mon for 6 weeks, spending most of my savings.

If it doesn’t make any sense, you are not alone. Life continues to unfold, what you think now is bad or terrible, you really do not know. If you can do something about it, you give it everything you got. But after all your attempts, life doesn’t change or there’s no way you can fix things, you let it be and enjoy your life. Because, life is out of control, so why not, just relax and enjoy.And things change always with time ( read my story). But until then you accept your present fully and make it your home instead of your jail.

If you understand this you can solve any problem in your life and be at peace, right know, midst your all problems. You will never ease your suffering by asking why is this way? How can this be? Its unfair this way?

You can give the best gift to yourself this Christmas, just by being with what it is. Make your present as your christmas present. Don’t run now.

If you have any questions feel free to ask. I will reply them before Monday.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you.

Brav3