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Hello,

I'm seeking advice on how to cope with the loneliness of the mind. Thoughts and feelings are my own and nobody else's, but in being alone in observing my mind, I get almost a sense of hopelessness towards the future. Their are people in my life to talk to, but I will always be alone in observing my mind (just me, alone in the emptiness of the mind). I'm having trouble accepting this, as the emptiness of the mind seems so lonely. My self used to be my best friend, with delusions of the mind keeping me from feeling lonely. Awareness of just how empty and lonely the mind is has brought me much distress.

Thanks,
Nathan

Hi Nathan,

Understand that the Buddha advised that nothing whatsoever is to be taken personally. Thoughts, feelings of loneliness or hopelessness are not yours. They arise from prior conditions and will cease when the conditions change. If you have to cling to "some thing" just be the awareness. This emptiness and loneliness is just a condition of the mind unlike the awareness which remains unaffected. This awareness is your refuge.


Quote:

To see our own mind clearly,

Without being caught up in its movement,

To watch thought without trying to do anything with or about it,

Simply seeing it and letting go of it,

This is the way to free from dukkha.



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