Andrew Nicholls (Temple Host)

Hi Satya

so pleased that the week went well for you.

You seem to understand your  OCDAndrew which has to be a good thing. Working in mental health as you can imagine I come across many people who suffer from various types of mental distress.

The thing they all have in common is thier first steps to recovery are insight/understanding and finding how to cope.

They are all different and unique. Good luck.

Part feed the OCD bully. Let me know if it works. They do ween people off things they are addicted to so guess it’s the same principle.

Sounds like you have it all planned well.

Im starting the north Birmingham group pretty much the same. It will be me my daughter her partner and my grandaughter. My son may turn up. I know many Buddhists from other schools here in Birmingham and once I’ve had my first meeting as a practice I will encourage them to come along.

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So many wolves how do you know which ones to feed and are they ever satisfied. The problem is if you never feed them then maybe they get used to it and stay dormant. However to feed them simply gives them what they want and they/you then just crave for more.

You can practice upasatha every day, but this in itself will not save you. Only Nembutsu will do that.

This is so true, if only I could master it. I seem to be driven by ego and delusion most of the time.

I try to accept change whatever. Last year I found myself living alone after many years living with my daughter and granddaughter. I would of preferred to have stayed as I was. The year has proved to be quite positive I have grown in myself. I’ve discovered myself a bit more, I’m stronger than I thought. I’ve also been drawn to my faith more and…[Read more]