<p>The Buddha taught about loving-kindness. It was a way to learn to see past people to the person. I have spent so much time contemplating Metta. Then like a bolt I had this thought, what is he really trying to teach?</p><p>To me, all I hear is a way to start with care and compassion for people close and move out to everyone. This seems simple enough, so why did I struggle so much?</p>

Approaching Awakening

Life is often complicated and overwhelming. We try to find just a moment of peace but it is elusive. Most days we would settle for just not being emotionally and physically drained. It can be impossible to find time for self-care. Each day is a copy of the last. We wander around numb at best, anxiety-ridden at worst. Is this how we are meant to feel?
There is a different way. There are groups out there that are dedicated to understanding our emotional intelligence. Together with Buddhist philosophy, this seems to offer a unique insight into ourselves and our minds.
Here we will talk about all things emotional, psychological, metaphysical, spiritual, in other words, Zen.