Secular Buddhism 78 - No Hope No Fear
Aug 18, 2018
Exploring the relationship between hope, fear, and acceptance. Reflecting on the lessons of a game of chess and the impact of past painful events. Embracing the idea of 'no hope, no fear' and focusing on love and acceptance. Inviting listeners to embrace all emotions and thoughts.
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Acceptance Ends Wanting
- Suffering arises when we want things to be other than they are.
- 'No hope' can mean radical acceptance of reality without wishing it different.
Hope And Fear As Mirror Sides
- Hope and fear are inseparable and mirror each other like two sides of the same coin.
- Restlessness and unease push us to hope for different outcomes and generate fear.
Chess Triggered A Life Flashback
- Noah plays chess on a cruise with his son and notices parallels to how he used to 'play' life strategically.
- The game triggered a flashback to when life blindsided him and he realized he no longer treats life like chess.