nice discussion here art and steve.
steering the course a bit, i was curious...
is it selfish to live blissfully around others who are presently suffering? feelings of bliss, euphoria or ecstasy and residing in this state while those around us suffer...
is this wrong?
Everyone has the option of feeling good most people do not choose it. Nor do they work on it. These higher states are only possible through meditation not through the physical and sensory apparatus. Most people do not even look in that direction. That is what this forum is all about. Giving free information about being happy and comparing notes on our experiences. We can not force people to find bliss, euphoria and ecstasy. Many people choose their own suffering. Should we be miserable because others make it their calling? We are here available to others. How many are really taking an interest? i believe what Art was originally referring to (let me know if i am in error here) is that we also have are ups and downs. Why expose yourself to the negativity of others when it may influence us and someone is making no effort to change that negative outlook or the abuse of relationships that they perpetrate? We may even find ourselves enabling bad habits in ourselves and others. Once we make a real effort at spiritual practice there will always be people seeking our help. So there is no need to look for problems for ourselves. The world is full of them.
