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by Azure
Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:15 am
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Mental Anguish
Replies: 7
Views: 2540

Re: Mental Anguish

But that doesn't get to the root of it. It doesn't help one understand why or how or what the reason is for this particular void or the desire. And to distract is just to avoid reality, surely?
by Azure
Sun Jul 29, 2012 1:13 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Chat Room Currently Not Operational
Replies: 28
Views: 14980

Re: Do you want to Chat?

Hey, I'd like to use the chat feature as well.

But so far when I log in it's pretty empty. :D

If you want my msn/gtalk/skype details pm me. :)
by Azure
Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: What music are you listening to right now?
Replies: 2178
Views: 526733

Re: What music are you listening to right now?

Future Islands--Before the Bridge

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by Azure
Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:48 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Tentative Hello!
Replies: 13
Views: 2640

Re: Tentative Hello!

Perhaps. :)

Thanks for the warm welcome!
by Azure
Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Mental Anguish
Replies: 7
Views: 2540

Re: Mental Anguish

Thanks for your post. :)

I think I am letting go day by day, little by little. :)
by Azure
Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:07 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Tentative Hello!
Replies: 13
Views: 2640

Re: Tentative Hello!

Hi azure a warm welcome to Dhamma Wheel. I can relate to alot of what you say in your post. My journey is also twofold: to gain knowledge & understanding of the truth of things, and , to heal this wounded human being I call myself. I am finding that these aims go together quite well. with metta...
by Azure
Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Tentative Hello!
Replies: 13
Views: 2640

Re: Tentative Hello!

Greetings Azure, Welcome to Dhamma Wheel. I also second Khalil Bodhi's advice. If you are suffering from acute depression then you really need to see a professional health-care practitioner to help you to get back on your feet. with metta, Ben I'm in school and generally speak to counselor several ...
by Azure
Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Mental Anguish
Replies: 7
Views: 2540

Mental Anguish

I can't seem to stop the craving and desire for this one thing in my life. I've been trying to be more mindful in my daily activities, be less obsessed with the thoughts surrounding the issue. I've started meditating. Does it take some time for the effects to come into play? I don't really wish to e...
by Azure
Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:40 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Tentative Hello!
Replies: 13
Views: 2640

Re: Tentative Hello!

:)
by Azure
Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Tentative Hello!
Replies: 13
Views: 2640

Re: Tentative Hello!

Also, the second link---the pdf file---great! Thanks for that. If you have other sources to share, I'll eat them up!
by Azure
Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Tentative Hello!
Replies: 13
Views: 2640

Re: Tentative Hello!

Thanks. :) And for the links too. :twothumbsup: I'm not really interested in how it's compatible to Science. Science itself is enough and what ancient people thought---while interesting isn't something I need to have confirmed by a religion. What interests me is the psychological and philosophical a...
by Azure
Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Tentative Hello!
Replies: 13
Views: 2640

Tentative Hello!

Hi there, For the past several months, I've been encountering Buddhist thoughts, ideas, principles in my readings and have become very interested in the principles of the religion. I am a very rational person. I don't believe in God, or supernatural things. Rebirth, karma. That doesn't appeal to me....