Four Aspects of Stress

Purpose, to illustrate Discontent, Attachment, Contentment and Awareness.

Discontent- Feeling uneasy with many of the daily experiences of life. (this is normal)

Attachment- “I" want it to be different, then it really is. (taking a personal position)

Contentment- Content with the discontent. (not wanting it different in this moment)

 

Awareness- Aware of what is happening inside the body, heart & mind. (before thought)

 

THE PRINCIPLE
Life Experiences = Discontent

THE PROBLEM
Life Experiences = Discontent + Attachment = Stress
Experiencing life = causes discontent to arise. + ADDING ATTACHMENT = causes stress.

THE SOLUTION
Life Experiences = Discontent + Awareness = Contentment
Experiencing life = causes discontent to arise. + Bare Awareness of the discontent = causes contentment of the discontent.

(This may be best understood by, 1 part study, 4 parts practice and reflection.)