An idea from the Buddha: When we experience a negative event we are struck with two arrows. - Arrow 1 - **the pain itself** - Arrow 2 - our **emotional reaction to the first** The first arrow is an unavoidable reality. The second arrow, which can be more painful, is something we can avoid if we allow ourselves. This depends on our ability to respond, our [[Reaction vs Response|response-ability]]. This takes practice. That practice is what [[Meditation]] is about. You are better to [[Focus on the Pain|embrace the pain]], [[Accepting the Negative is a Positive]]. **** # More ## Source - [[Don't Believe Everything You Think]] ## Related -