As someone outside the US, my take on the US election is different from yours. I actually think (from a purely selfish, Indian perspective) that the Dems are bad for us and my part of the world and a US administration that doesn't sow regime-change outside (like has recently happened in Bangladesh) is actually better for us.
Having said that, I am also trying to be equanimous. There is no point in trying to see in the future and experience future happiness or unhappiness in the present. Similarly, reflecting on the past spoils the present as well. Best is to live in the present :)
The Gita is wonderful in its teachings. THE best manual for living that I have ever read.
"our inner personality disintegrates as we place ourselves in a future that is not even born" Yes. You don't know where you'll be in the future, so why be miserable now?
Well written. Yup, equanimity is the key.
As someone outside the US, my take on the US election is different from yours. I actually think (from a purely selfish, Indian perspective) that the Dems are bad for us and my part of the world and a US administration that doesn't sow regime-change outside (like has recently happened in Bangladesh) is actually better for us.
Having said that, I am also trying to be equanimous. There is no point in trying to see in the future and experience future happiness or unhappiness in the present. Similarly, reflecting on the past spoils the present as well. Best is to live in the present :)
The Gita is wonderful in its teachings. THE best manual for living that I have ever read.
Thanks, AK. I agree, the Geeta is the best manual for daily living. The seers seem to have thought of it all:)
"our inner personality disintegrates as we place ourselves in a future that is not even born" Yes. You don't know where you'll be in the future, so why be miserable now?
Thank you, C.L. Praying for world peace indeed seems so meaningful now.