Heather Barna Dowling
Heather Barna Dowling
Suffering... the second noble truth
Suffering... the second noble truth
Suffering... the second noble truth
Saturday 23rd January 2021
Heather Barna Dowling explores the Second Noble Truth, discussing suffering's roots in cravings and aversions, and the importance of authenticity.
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Heather Barna Dowling
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Mindful Recovery
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Get the buttons here!Heather Barna Dowling's Take on Suffering: The Second Noble Truth
I am okay regardless of what happens with the coronavirus. I am okay when something really horrible has happened to me. What actions, reactions, inactions are coming up in me? Anger, sadness, you know, any of those things will fuel the lack of peace in my life.
Why do we suffer? It's a question that's as old as humanity itself. In this episode of RiverLotus, Heather Barna Dowling unpacks the Second Noble Truth to help us understand the roots of our suffering. She explains that suffering often stems from cravings and aversions. While cravings can be managed, aversions are trickier and often ignored, especially in spiritual circles, leading to what she calls 'spiritual bypassing'.
Heather dives into the importance of being genuine and facing the real causes of our pain, even if it means confronting uncomfortable truths about our expectations and fears. She also stresses the value of having a trusted confidant who can provide an unbiased perspective. Heather's message is clear: feeling emotions like anger or sadness is normal, but recognizing that we're okay and examining our actions can lead us to peace.
Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that promises to offer both comfort and practical advice.