I've been sick for the past week or so, and it's limited my motivation to do write (or do much else). But it's also made me reflect on the crucial role suffering plays in our lives.
Thank you, Brandon! I’m finally getting back to good. I started drafting my Next Big Post this morning. It’s about how Rick Rubin is largely responsible for my spiritual awakening. Should be a fun read once it’s done 😊
Sending you well wishes on your Substack journey! If you ever need someone to chat with, I’m here via DM!
"I find myself disconnecting from my spirit, living mainly in the world of human concerns and ego. Inspiration and motivation dissolve."
This resonates as honest.
Those of us so inclined try so many paths to transcend suffering. And this is certainly understandable.
But from a certain perspective you look and recognize that suffering is simply baked into the experience, and we shouldn't necessarily expect to fully transcend it. It's like we aren't meant to.
Reading this reminded me of a quote from Joseph Goldstein who was sick on retreat somewhere in Southeast Asia and he told his mentor how he was feeling and the head monk said something to the effect of... "I hope you are not wasting your suffering"
I hope you're feeling better. I just got started on Substack, but I feel a bit discouraged with it too. I hope things will get better for both of us.
Thank you, Brandon! I’m finally getting back to good. I started drafting my Next Big Post this morning. It’s about how Rick Rubin is largely responsible for my spiritual awakening. Should be a fun read once it’s done 😊
Sending you well wishes on your Substack journey! If you ever need someone to chat with, I’m here via DM!
Hope you get well soon and keep writing!
Thank you so much! I’ll be back soon. It took me out for a few weeks, but I’m getting back to normal!
"I find myself disconnecting from my spirit, living mainly in the world of human concerns and ego. Inspiration and motivation dissolve."
This resonates as honest.
Those of us so inclined try so many paths to transcend suffering. And this is certainly understandable.
But from a certain perspective you look and recognize that suffering is simply baked into the experience, and we shouldn't necessarily expect to fully transcend it. It's like we aren't meant to.
Reading this reminded me of a quote from Joseph Goldstein who was sick on retreat somewhere in Southeast Asia and he told his mentor how he was feeling and the head monk said something to the effect of... "I hope you are not wasting your suffering"
He said it with a laugh
I hadn’t heard this before - how perfect! Thanks for sharing and for reading, Jed! I am happy to have you here 🤗
Love your writing Jared