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Sense of identity

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    Day
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    Question
  • Special Retreat Thailand January 2008
    Rosemary
    6
    3
    Could you explain more why most of us like to hold onto self-pity type of thoughts?
    Ref: 2008.01.x.06.03
    Written answer
    • Three Characteristics of Existence
    • Brahma Viharas
    • Compassion
    • Dukkha
    • Kamma
    • Me
    • Mine
    • Self-pity
    • Sense of identity
    • Unselfish Emotions
  • Special Retreat Thailand January 2010
    Rosemary
    17
    15
    Why do people want to feel like their problems were the worst and no one else feels like they do? Why do we want to feel sorry for ourselves? Self-pity? Is it because it gives us a sense of identity? And what are we seeking at that moment, is it Compassion from somebody?
    Ref: 2010.01.x.17.15
    Audio answer
    Written answer
    • Compassion
    • D/D Compassion/Lovingkindness meditation
    • Feeling sorry for oneself
    • Self-pity
    • Sense of identity
    • Unselfish Emotions
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