You cannot suffer the past or the future because they do not exist. What you are suffering is your memory or your imagination.
Sadhguru
They say pain is unavoidable but suffering is optional. I had an interesting experience this year when I realized for the first time ever that the pain I felt inside was independent of the causes I associated it with (professional disappointments, cravings and regrets, disagreement with friends and family, and so forth). It was as if there is an inner pain body floating around just waiting to latch on to a story explaining the pain to me. Just as Sadhguru remains us that agonizing over future and past is a complete waste, I would encourage you to look through the pain explanation du jour and be mindful of the inner pain that needs addressing instead. Believe me, the convenient scape goat will suddenly look innocent after this revelation.
Pain is unavoidable, suffering is optional.
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