Contemplative fieldnote: Fixation on social injustice had become a major obstacle to a friend’s practice & sleep. Pushed them beyond capacity to notice anger and act skilfully. This is what helped:
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4. One can take limited responsibility if one thinks that is right, but it isn’t more important than your mental state. The world will be horrific either way. May as well be sane.
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5. Neither of us are qualified. We explored together and the result is she’s sleeping again. The world is still horrific, partly. She had asked a teacher and their answer was “dross”. She suggests there aren’t many good, standard answers on this topic. I think she’s right.
