We use the term psychological pain to describe suffering, sorrow and other mental pains. Therefore, the first step in understanding this phenomenon requires us to understand the source of this pain. The mind, and solely the mind, is responsible for these reactions to life and living. Furthermore, mental pain is just a phantom illusion. Nevertheless, these phantoms usually overshadow each moment and seem very real. Thus, a given depth of aware presence is beneficial before a person can acknowledge this pain of the mind.
A typical mind reaction, in example, is to blame everything around us for our difficulties. But actually, other people, situations nor the universe cause problems. It is primarily because we are not aware of our lack of presence. Let’s say that this is a lack of active conscious awareness. Most people are simply not aware enough to look inward instead of outward to understand their behavior. This psychological conditioning behavior is prevalent in most areas of our existence. Religion and beliefs are prime examples. Most people need, and want, a god to judge them, save them or punish them. It is a repetitive cycle that continually occurs throughout our history. However, humankind is awakening and slowly moving beyond such conditional behavior, dogmas, beliefs and thought patterns. Continue reading