The woman\u2019s husband has already succeeded since he has survived past the 3 months that the doctor predicted. If the couple can regard each additional day the husband is able to live as a blessing, it is a success even if he dies tomorrow, a month from now, or a year later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the time being, the husband has overcome the limitations of his disease, so from now on, the woman should be happy even if he lives for just one more day, considering it as a bonus. Therefore, she shouldn\u2019t pray, \u201cBuddha, please save my husband,\u201d but instead pray, \u201cThank you Buddha. I am happy with things as they are. My husband is still alive thanks to your grace.\u201d She will be happy and free if she can be thankful about her situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wishing for a long life does not mean it will be granted. Besides, how long you live is unimportant. It is more important to live with peace of mind, even if you live for just one day. Perhaps, letting go of the desire to live a long life may help us be healthier and free of stress which may in fact enable us to live longer.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Life Hereafter Is A Bonus","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"life-hereafter-is-a-bonus","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-03-11 21:10:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-03-12 02:10:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18151","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\nWhile it is understandable that she wants to cure her husband at any cost, we must remember that we are not designed to live for eternity. We are all destined to die someday whether it be ten years, five years, or three years from today. If we measure success or failure by the number of years we live, we will be fraught with anxiety every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The woman\u2019s husband has already succeeded since he has survived past the 3 months that the doctor predicted. If the couple can regard each additional day the husband is able to live as a blessing, it is a success even if he dies tomorrow, a month from now, or a year later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the time being, the husband has overcome the limitations of his disease, so from now on, the woman should be happy even if he lives for just one more day, considering it as a bonus. Therefore, she shouldn\u2019t pray, \u201cBuddha, please save my husband,\u201d but instead pray, \u201cThank you Buddha. I am happy with things as they are. My husband is still alive thanks to your grace.\u201d She will be happy and free if she can be thankful about her situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wishing for a long life does not mean it will be granted. Besides, how long you live is unimportant. It is more important to live with peace of mind, even if you live for just one day. Perhaps, letting go of the desire to live a long life may help us be healthier and free of stress which may in fact enable us to live longer.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Life Hereafter Is A Bonus","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"life-hereafter-is-a-bonus","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-03-11 21:10:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-03-12 02:10:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18151","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\nIf the woman lives with such a positive mindset, both she and her husband are likely to be happy during the precious time left of his life. However, if her husband dies while she tries desperately to cure him, she will inevitably become miserable. She will blame herself for failing to find the right treatment for her husband despite her tireless efforts. They can move to a place close to nature in the mountains if her husband is agreeable to it. However, if she clings to the hope that he will live when he moves there or that he will live if he gets cancer treatment at the hospital, she will obsess over the outcome. It is better for the couple to consider their efforts a success given that the man has already lived longer than what the doctor had predicted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While it is understandable that she wants to cure her husband at any cost, we must remember that we are not designed to live for eternity. We are all destined to die someday whether it be ten years, five years, or three years from today. If we measure success or failure by the number of years we live, we will be fraught with anxiety every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The woman\u2019s husband has already succeeded since he has survived past the 3 months that the doctor predicted. If the couple can regard each additional day the husband is able to live as a blessing, it is a success even if he dies tomorrow, a month from now, or a year later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the time being, the husband has overcome the limitations of his disease, so from now on, the woman should be happy even if he lives for just one more day, considering it as a bonus. Therefore, she shouldn\u2019t pray, \u201cBuddha, please save my husband,\u201d but instead pray, \u201cThank you Buddha. I am happy with things as they are. My husband is still alive thanks to your grace.\u201d She will be happy and free if she can be thankful about her situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wishing for a long life does not mean it will be granted. Besides, how long you live is unimportant. It is more important to live with peace of mind, even if you live for just one day. Perhaps, letting go of the desire to live a long life may help us be healthier and free of stress which may in fact enable us to live longer.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Life Hereafter Is A Bonus","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"life-hereafter-is-a-bonus","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-03-11 21:10:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-03-12 02:10:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18151","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\nHowever, she should let go of her desire for his complete recovery. She should just plan to do what she can while he is alive rather than obsess about a complete cure. If you think about it, the current treatment is already successful since her husband has lived past the 3 to 6 months the doctor had predicted. So, whether he survives only for a month or two more, she should think, \u201cAny amount of time my husband is alive hereafter is a bonus. I am so grateful that he is still alive. It will be alright even if he died next month, in 2 months or in 10 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the woman lives with such a positive mindset, both she and her husband are likely to be happy during the precious time left of his life. However, if her husband dies while she tries desperately to cure him, she will inevitably become miserable. She will blame herself for failing to find the right treatment for her husband despite her tireless efforts. They can move to a place close to nature in the mountains if her husband is agreeable to it. However, if she clings to the hope that he will live when he moves there or that he will live if he gets cancer treatment at the hospital, she will obsess over the outcome. It is better for the couple to consider their efforts a success given that the man has already lived longer than what the doctor had predicted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While it is understandable that she wants to cure her husband at any cost, we must remember that we are not designed to live for eternity. We are all destined to die someday whether it be ten years, five years, or three years from today. If we measure success or failure by the number of years we live, we will be fraught with anxiety every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The woman\u2019s husband has already succeeded since he has survived past the 3 months that the doctor predicted. If the couple can regard each additional day the husband is able to live as a blessing, it is a success even if he dies tomorrow, a month from now, or a year later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the time being, the husband has overcome the limitations of his disease, so from now on, the woman should be happy even if he lives for just one more day, considering it as a bonus. Therefore, she shouldn\u2019t pray, \u201cBuddha, please save my husband,\u201d but instead pray, \u201cThank you Buddha. I am happy with things as they are. My husband is still alive thanks to your grace.\u201d She will be happy and free if she can be thankful about her situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wishing for a long life does not mean it will be granted. Besides, how long you live is unimportant. It is more important to live with peace of mind, even if you live for just one day. Perhaps, letting go of the desire to live a long life may help us be healthier and free of stress which may in fact enable us to live longer.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Life Hereafter Is A Bonus","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"life-hereafter-is-a-bonus","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-03-11 21:10:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-03-12 02:10:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18151","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\nP: <\/strong>There is no right answer. Some people die despite adhering to the doctor's instructions while others die because they did not. Also, although some people who went to live close to nature in the mountains survived, others who did the same did not. As you can see it is impossible to determine what may be the best choice. If it\u2019s too hard to decide between the two, there is the option of continuing with chemotherapy while living somewhere close to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, she should let go of her desire for his complete recovery. She should just plan to do what she can while he is alive rather than obsess about a complete cure. If you think about it, the current treatment is already successful since her husband has lived past the 3 to 6 months the doctor had predicted. So, whether he survives only for a month or two more, she should think, \u201cAny amount of time my husband is alive hereafter is a bonus. I am so grateful that he is still alive. It will be alright even if he died next month, in 2 months or in 10 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the woman lives with such a positive mindset, both she and her husband are likely to be happy during the precious time left of his life. However, if her husband dies while she tries desperately to cure him, she will inevitably become miserable. She will blame herself for failing to find the right treatment for her husband despite her tireless efforts. They can move to a place close to nature in the mountains if her husband is agreeable to it. However, if she clings to the hope that he will live when he moves there or that he will live if he gets cancer treatment at the hospital, she will obsess over the outcome. It is better for the couple to consider their efforts a success given that the man has already lived longer than what the doctor had predicted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it is understandable that she wants to cure her husband at any cost, we must remember that we are not designed to live for eternity. We are all destined to die someday whether it be ten years, five years, or three years from today. If we measure success or failure by the number of years we live, we will be fraught with anxiety every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The woman\u2019s husband has already succeeded since he has survived past the 3 months that the doctor predicted. If the couple can regard each additional day the husband is able to live as a blessing, it is a success even if he dies tomorrow, a month from now, or a year later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the time being, the husband has overcome the limitations of his disease, so from now on, the woman should be happy even if he lives for just one more day, considering it as a bonus. Therefore, she shouldn\u2019t pray, \u201cBuddha, please save my husband,\u201d but instead pray, \u201cThank you Buddha. I am happy with things as they are. My husband is still alive thanks to your grace.\u201d She will be happy and free if she can be thankful about her situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wishing for a long life does not mean it will be granted. Besides, how long you live is unimportant. It is more important to live with peace of mind, even if you live for just one day. Perhaps, letting go of the desire to live a long life may help us be healthier and free of stress which may in fact enable us to live longer.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Life Hereafter Is A Bonus","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"life-hereafter-is-a-bonus","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-03-11 21:10:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-03-12 02:10:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18151","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; P: <\/strong>There is no right answer. Some people die despite adhering to the doctor's instructions while others die because they did not. Also, although some people who went to live close to nature in the mountains survived, others who did the same did not. As you can see it is impossible to determine what may be the best choice. If it\u2019s too hard to decide between the two, there is the option of continuing with chemotherapy while living somewhere close to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, she should let go of her desire for his complete recovery. She should just plan to do what she can while he is alive rather than obsess about a complete cure. If you think about it, the current treatment is already successful since her husband has lived past the 3 to 6 months the doctor had predicted. So, whether he survives only for a month or two more, she should think, \u201cAny amount of time my husband is alive hereafter is a bonus. I am so grateful that he is still alive. It will be alright even if he died next month, in 2 months or in 10 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the woman lives with such a positive mindset, both she and her husband are likely to be happy during the precious time left of his life. However, if her husband dies while she tries desperately to cure him, she will inevitably become miserable. She will blame herself for failing to find the right treatment for her husband despite her tireless efforts. They can move to a place close to nature in the mountains if her husband is agreeable to it. However, if she clings to the hope that he will live when he moves there or that he will live if he gets cancer treatment at the hospital, she will obsess over the outcome. It is better for the couple to consider their efforts a success given that the man has already lived longer than what the doctor had predicted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it is understandable that she wants to cure her husband at any cost, we must remember that we are not designed to live for eternity. We are all destined to die someday whether it be ten years, five years, or three years from today. If we measure success or failure by the number of years we live, we will be fraught with anxiety every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The woman\u2019s husband has already succeeded since he has survived past the 3 months that the doctor predicted. If the couple can regard each additional day the husband is able to live as a blessing, it is a success even if he dies tomorrow, a month from now, or a year later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the time being, the husband has overcome the limitations of his disease, so from now on, the woman should be happy even if he lives for just one more day, considering it as a bonus. Therefore, she shouldn\u2019t pray, \u201cBuddha, please save my husband,\u201d but instead pray, \u201cThank you Buddha. I am happy with things as they are. My husband is still alive thanks to your grace.\u201d She will be happy and free if she can be thankful about her situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wishing for a long life does not mean it will be granted. Besides, how long you live is unimportant. It is more important to live with peace of mind, even if you live for just one day. Perhaps, letting go of the desire to live a long life may help us be healthier and free of stress which may in fact enable us to live longer.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Life Hereafter Is A Bonus","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"life-hereafter-is-a-bonus","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-03-11 21:10:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-03-12 02:10:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18151","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; Worrying about contracting cancer and dying from it will only cause you more stress. If you worry, you may feel more ill and may become consumed with anxiety. If this happens, it is a good idea to reflect on how you are obsessing over your body. You need to realize that you are a mortal being even though it felt like you would be healthy forever when you were young. You need to let go of your obsession over good health and longevity. That way, even if you become ill, you may be able to accept it with equanimity. One day, a woman consulted me about her husband who had been diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n P: <\/strong>There is no right answer. Some people die despite adhering to the doctor's instructions while others die because they did not. Also, although some people who went to live close to nature in the mountains survived, others who did the same did not. As you can see it is impossible to determine what may be the best choice. If it\u2019s too hard to decide between the two, there is the option of continuing with chemotherapy while living somewhere close to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, she should let go of her desire for his complete recovery. She should just plan to do what she can while he is alive rather than obsess about a complete cure. If you think about it, the current treatment is already successful since her husband has lived past the 3 to 6 months the doctor had predicted. So, whether he survives only for a month or two more, she should think, \u201cAny amount of time my husband is alive hereafter is a bonus. I am so grateful that he is still alive. It will be alright even if he died next month, in 2 months or in 10 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the woman lives with such a positive mindset, both she and her husband are likely to be happy during the precious time left of his life. However, if her husband dies while she tries desperately to cure him, she will inevitably become miserable. She will blame herself for failing to find the right treatment for her husband despite her tireless efforts. They can move to a place close to nature in the mountains if her husband is agreeable to it. However, if she clings to the hope that he will live when he moves there or that he will live if he gets cancer treatment at the hospital, she will obsess over the outcome. It is better for the couple to consider their efforts a success given that the man has already lived longer than what the doctor had predicted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it is understandable that she wants to cure her husband at any cost, we must remember that we are not designed to live for eternity. We are all destined to die someday whether it be ten years, five years, or three years from today. If we measure success or failure by the number of years we live, we will be fraught with anxiety every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The woman\u2019s husband has already succeeded since he has survived past the 3 months that the doctor predicted. If the couple can regard each additional day the husband is able to live as a blessing, it is a success even if he dies tomorrow, a month from now, or a year later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the time being, the husband has overcome the limitations of his disease, so from now on, the woman should be happy even if he lives for just one more day, considering it as a bonus. Therefore, she shouldn\u2019t pray, \u201cBuddha, please save my husband,\u201d but instead pray, \u201cThank you Buddha. I am happy with things as they are. My husband is still alive thanks to your grace.\u201d She will be happy and free if she can be thankful about her situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wishing for a long life does not mean it will be granted. Besides, how long you live is unimportant. It is more important to live with peace of mind, even if you live for just one day. Perhaps, letting go of the desire to live a long life may help us be healthier and free of stress which may in fact enable us to live longer.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Life Hereafter Is A Bonus","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"life-hereafter-is-a-bonus","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-03-11 21:10:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-03-12 02:10:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18151","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; There are many causes of cancer including eating processed food containing carcinogens, drinking polluted water, breathing polluted air, and suffering from mental stress. In order to decrease the chances of getting cancer, you should avoid getting overly stressed and consume natural organic food. Even if you contract cancer, you can get cured with proper treatment, especially if you are diagnosed in the early stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Worrying about contracting cancer and dying from it will only cause you more stress. If you worry, you may feel more ill and may become consumed with anxiety. If this happens, it is a good idea to reflect on how you are obsessing over your body. You need to realize that you are a mortal being even though it felt like you would be healthy forever when you were young. You need to let go of your obsession over good health and longevity. That way, even if you become ill, you may be able to accept it with equanimity. One day, a woman consulted me about her husband who had been diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n P: <\/strong>There is no right answer. Some people die despite adhering to the doctor's instructions while others die because they did not. Also, although some people who went to live close to nature in the mountains survived, others who did the same did not. As you can see it is impossible to determine what may be the best choice. If it\u2019s too hard to decide between the two, there is the option of continuing with chemotherapy while living somewhere close to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, she should let go of her desire for his complete recovery. She should just plan to do what she can while he is alive rather than obsess about a complete cure. If you think about it, the current treatment is already successful since her husband has lived past the 3 to 6 months the doctor had predicted. So, whether he survives only for a month or two more, she should think, \u201cAny amount of time my husband is alive hereafter is a bonus. I am so grateful that he is still alive. It will be alright even if he died next month, in 2 months or in 10 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the woman lives with such a positive mindset, both she and her husband are likely to be happy during the precious time left of his life. However, if her husband dies while she tries desperately to cure him, she will inevitably become miserable. She will blame herself for failing to find the right treatment for her husband despite her tireless efforts. They can move to a place close to nature in the mountains if her husband is agreeable to it. However, if she clings to the hope that he will live when he moves there or that he will live if he gets cancer treatment at the hospital, she will obsess over the outcome. It is better for the couple to consider their efforts a success given that the man has already lived longer than what the doctor had predicted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it is understandable that she wants to cure her husband at any cost, we must remember that we are not designed to live for eternity. We are all destined to die someday whether it be ten years, five years, or three years from today. If we measure success or failure by the number of years we live, we will be fraught with anxiety every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The woman\u2019s husband has already succeeded since he has survived past the 3 months that the doctor predicted. If the couple can regard each additional day the husband is able to live as a blessing, it is a success even if he dies tomorrow, a month from now, or a year later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the time being, the husband has overcome the limitations of his disease, so from now on, the woman should be happy even if he lives for just one more day, considering it as a bonus. Therefore, she shouldn\u2019t pray, \u201cBuddha, please save my husband,\u201d but instead pray, \u201cThank you Buddha. I am happy with things as they are. My husband is still alive thanks to your grace.\u201d She will be happy and free if she can be thankful about her situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wishing for a long life does not mean it will be granted. Besides, how long you live is unimportant. It is more important to live with peace of mind, even if you live for just one day. Perhaps, letting go of the desire to live a long life may help us be healthier and free of stress which may in fact enable us to live longer.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Life Hereafter Is A Bonus","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"life-hereafter-is-a-bonus","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-03-11 21:10:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-03-12 02:10:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18151","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; Since cancer is so common nowadays, there are people who, whenever they don\u2019t feel well, are worried that they may have cancer. Why has the number of cancer patients increased in modern times? One reason is that people live longer than they did in the past, so the ratio of people who die from cancer has also increased. Also, cancer only seems to be more prevalent nowadays because it is harder to cure compared to other diseases despite the great advances in medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many causes of cancer including eating processed food containing carcinogens, drinking polluted water, breathing polluted air, and suffering from mental stress. In order to decrease the chances of getting cancer, you should avoid getting overly stressed and consume natural organic food. Even if you contract cancer, you can get cured with proper treatment, especially if you are diagnosed in the early stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Worrying about contracting cancer and dying from it will only cause you more stress. If you worry, you may feel more ill and may become consumed with anxiety. If this happens, it is a good idea to reflect on how you are obsessing over your body. You need to realize that you are a mortal being even though it felt like you would be healthy forever when you were young. You need to let go of your obsession over good health and longevity. That way, even if you become ill, you may be able to accept it with equanimity. One day, a woman consulted me about her husband who had been diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n P: <\/strong>There is no right answer. Some people die despite adhering to the doctor's instructions while others die because they did not. Also, although some people who went to live close to nature in the mountains survived, others who did the same did not. As you can see it is impossible to determine what may be the best choice. If it\u2019s too hard to decide between the two, there is the option of continuing with chemotherapy while living somewhere close to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, she should let go of her desire for his complete recovery. She should just plan to do what she can while he is alive rather than obsess about a complete cure. If you think about it, the current treatment is already successful since her husband has lived past the 3 to 6 months the doctor had predicted. So, whether he survives only for a month or two more, she should think, \u201cAny amount of time my husband is alive hereafter is a bonus. I am so grateful that he is still alive. It will be alright even if he died next month, in 2 months or in 10 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the woman lives with such a positive mindset, both she and her husband are likely to be happy during the precious time left of his life. However, if her husband dies while she tries desperately to cure him, she will inevitably become miserable. She will blame herself for failing to find the right treatment for her husband despite her tireless efforts. They can move to a place close to nature in the mountains if her husband is agreeable to it. However, if she clings to the hope that he will live when he moves there or that he will live if he gets cancer treatment at the hospital, she will obsess over the outcome. It is better for the couple to consider their efforts a success given that the man has already lived longer than what the doctor had predicted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it is understandable that she wants to cure her husband at any cost, we must remember that we are not designed to live for eternity. We are all destined to die someday whether it be ten years, five years, or three years from today. If we measure success or failure by the number of years we live, we will be fraught with anxiety every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The woman\u2019s husband has already succeeded since he has survived past the 3 months that the doctor predicted. If the couple can regard each additional day the husband is able to live as a blessing, it is a success even if he dies tomorrow, a month from now, or a year later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the time being, the husband has overcome the limitations of his disease, so from now on, the woman should be happy even if he lives for just one more day, considering it as a bonus. Therefore, she shouldn\u2019t pray, \u201cBuddha, please save my husband,\u201d but instead pray, \u201cThank you Buddha. I am happy with things as they are. My husband is still alive thanks to your grace.\u201d She will be happy and free if she can be thankful about her situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wishing for a long life does not mean it will be granted. Besides, how long you live is unimportant. It is more important to live with peace of mind, even if you live for just one day. Perhaps, letting go of the desire to live a long life may help us be healthier and free of stress which may in fact enable us to live longer.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Life Hereafter Is A Bonus","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"life-hereafter-is-a-bonus","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-03-11 21:10:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-03-12 02:10:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18151","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; P:<\/strong> As we grow older, our bodies become weak and our bodily functions deteriorate. Also, we are likely to have various illnesses. Then, we become overly worried about our health and become fearful of death. \u201cI went to get a health check-up because I wasn\u2019t feeling well. I am worried about the results because I feel I may have cancer\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since cancer is so common nowadays, there are people who, whenever they don\u2019t feel well, are worried that they may have cancer. Why has the number of cancer patients increased in modern times? One reason is that people live longer than they did in the past, so the ratio of people who die from cancer has also increased. Also, cancer only seems to be more prevalent nowadays because it is harder to cure compared to other diseases despite the great advances in medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many causes of cancer including eating processed food containing carcinogens, drinking polluted water, breathing polluted air, and suffering from mental stress. In order to decrease the chances of getting cancer, you should avoid getting overly stressed and consume natural organic food. Even if you contract cancer, you can get cured with proper treatment, especially if you are diagnosed in the early stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Worrying about contracting cancer and dying from it will only cause you more stress. If you worry, you may feel more ill and may become consumed with anxiety. If this happens, it is a good idea to reflect on how you are obsessing over your body. You need to realize that you are a mortal being even though it felt like you would be healthy forever when you were young. You need to let go of your obsession over good health and longevity. That way, even if you become ill, you may be able to accept it with equanimity. One day, a woman consulted me about her husband who had been diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n P: <\/strong>There is no right answer. Some people die despite adhering to the doctor's instructions while others die because they did not. Also, although some people who went to live close to nature in the mountains survived, others who did the same did not. As you can see it is impossible to determine what may be the best choice. If it\u2019s too hard to decide between the two, there is the option of continuing with chemotherapy while living somewhere close to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, she should let go of her desire for his complete recovery. She should just plan to do what she can while he is alive rather than obsess about a complete cure. If you think about it, the current treatment is already successful since her husband has lived past the 3 to 6 months the doctor had predicted. So, whether he survives only for a month or two more, she should think, \u201cAny amount of time my husband is alive hereafter is a bonus. I am so grateful that he is still alive. It will be alright even if he died next month, in 2 months or in 10 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the woman lives with such a positive mindset, both she and her husband are likely to be happy during the precious time left of his life. However, if her husband dies while she tries desperately to cure him, she will inevitably become miserable. She will blame herself for failing to find the right treatment for her husband despite her tireless efforts. They can move to a place close to nature in the mountains if her husband is agreeable to it. However, if she clings to the hope that he will live when he moves there or that he will live if he gets cancer treatment at the hospital, she will obsess over the outcome. It is better for the couple to consider their efforts a success given that the man has already lived longer than what the doctor had predicted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it is understandable that she wants to cure her husband at any cost, we must remember that we are not designed to live for eternity. We are all destined to die someday whether it be ten years, five years, or three years from today. If we measure success or failure by the number of years we live, we will be fraught with anxiety every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The woman\u2019s husband has already succeeded since he has survived past the 3 months that the doctor predicted. If the couple can regard each additional day the husband is able to live as a blessing, it is a success even if he dies tomorrow, a month from now, or a year later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the time being, the husband has overcome the limitations of his disease, so from now on, the woman should be happy even if he lives for just one more day, considering it as a bonus. Therefore, she shouldn\u2019t pray, \u201cBuddha, please save my husband,\u201d but instead pray, \u201cThank you Buddha. I am happy with things as they are. My husband is still alive thanks to your grace.\u201d She will be happy and free if she can be thankful about her situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wishing for a long life does not mean it will be granted. Besides, how long you live is unimportant. It is more important to live with peace of mind, even if you live for just one day. Perhaps, letting go of the desire to live a long life may help us be healthier and free of stress which may in fact enable us to live longer.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Life Hereafter Is A Bonus","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"life-hereafter-is-a-bonus","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-03-11 21:10:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-03-12 02:10:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18151","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Self-centred Perspective","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"self-centred-perspective","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-10 22:55:07","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-11 03:55:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18441","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":18151,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2024-04-09 07:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-09 12:00:00","post_content":"\n P:<\/strong> As we grow older, our bodies become weak and our bodily functions deteriorate. Also, we are likely to have various illnesses. Then, we become overly worried about our health and become fearful of death. \u201cI went to get a health check-up because I wasn\u2019t feeling well. I am worried about the results because I feel I may have cancer\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since cancer is so common nowadays, there are people who, whenever they don\u2019t feel well, are worried that they may have cancer. Why has the number of cancer patients increased in modern times? One reason is that people live longer than they did in the past, so the ratio of people who die from cancer has also increased. Also, cancer only seems to be more prevalent nowadays because it is harder to cure compared to other diseases despite the great advances in medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many causes of cancer including eating processed food containing carcinogens, drinking polluted water, breathing polluted air, and suffering from mental stress. In order to decrease the chances of getting cancer, you should avoid getting overly stressed and consume natural organic food. Even if you contract cancer, you can get cured with proper treatment, especially if you are diagnosed in the early stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Worrying about contracting cancer and dying from it will only cause you more stress. If you worry, you may feel more ill and may become consumed with anxiety. If this happens, it is a good idea to reflect on how you are obsessing over your body. You need to realize that you are a mortal being even though it felt like you would be healthy forever when you were young. You need to let go of your obsession over good health and longevity. That way, even if you become ill, you may be able to accept it with equanimity. One day, a woman consulted me about her husband who had been diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n P: <\/strong>There is no right answer. Some people die despite adhering to the doctor's instructions while others die because they did not. Also, although some people who went to live close to nature in the mountains survived, others who did the same did not. As you can see it is impossible to determine what may be the best choice. If it\u2019s too hard to decide between the two, there is the option of continuing with chemotherapy while living somewhere close to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, she should let go of her desire for his complete recovery. She should just plan to do what she can while he is alive rather than obsess about a complete cure. If you think about it, the current treatment is already successful since her husband has lived past the 3 to 6 months the doctor had predicted. So, whether he survives only for a month or two more, she should think, \u201cAny amount of time my husband is alive hereafter is a bonus. I am so grateful that he is still alive. It will be alright even if he died next month, in 2 months or in 10 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the woman lives with such a positive mindset, both she and her husband are likely to be happy during the precious time left of his life. However, if her husband dies while she tries desperately to cure him, she will inevitably become miserable. She will blame herself for failing to find the right treatment for her husband despite her tireless efforts. They can move to a place close to nature in the mountains if her husband is agreeable to it. However, if she clings to the hope that he will live when he moves there or that he will live if he gets cancer treatment at the hospital, she will obsess over the outcome. It is better for the couple to consider their efforts a success given that the man has already lived longer than what the doctor had predicted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it is understandable that she wants to cure her husband at any cost, we must remember that we are not designed to live for eternity. We are all destined to die someday whether it be ten years, five years, or three years from today. If we measure success or failure by the number of years we live, we will be fraught with anxiety every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The woman\u2019s husband has already succeeded since he has survived past the 3 months that the doctor predicted. If the couple can regard each additional day the husband is able to live as a blessing, it is a success even if he dies tomorrow, a month from now, or a year later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the time being, the husband has overcome the limitations of his disease, so from now on, the woman should be happy even if he lives for just one more day, considering it as a bonus. Therefore, she shouldn\u2019t pray, \u201cBuddha, please save my husband,\u201d but instead pray, \u201cThank you Buddha. I am happy with things as they are. My husband is still alive thanks to your grace.\u201d She will be happy and free if she can be thankful about her situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wishing for a long life does not mean it will be granted. Besides, how long you live is unimportant. It is more important to live with peace of mind, even if you live for just one day. Perhaps, letting go of the desire to live a long life may help us be healthier and free of stress which may in fact enable us to live longer.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Life Hereafter Is A Bonus","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"life-hereafter-is-a-bonus","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-03-11 21:10:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-03-12 02:10:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18151","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};Q: \u201cThe doctor said he had three to six months left to live. I don\u2019t know if it was the chemotherapy or his natural diet, but he has lived more than six months since his diagnosis. Some people suggest that my husband rely solely on a natural diet to cure his cancer while others recommend that he keep receiving chemotherapy treatment. What should I do?\u201d<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Q: \u201cThe doctor said he had three to six months left to live. I don\u2019t know if it was the chemotherapy or his natural diet, but he has lived more than six months since his diagnosis. Some people suggest that my husband rely solely on a natural diet to cure his cancer while others recommend that he keep receiving chemotherapy treatment. What should I do?\u201d<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Q: \u201cThe doctor said he had three to six months left to live. I don\u2019t know if it was the chemotherapy or his natural diet, but he has lived more than six months since his diagnosis. Some people suggest that my husband rely solely on a natural diet to cure his cancer while others recommend that he keep receiving chemotherapy treatment. What should I do?\u201d<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Q: \u201cThe doctor said he had three to six months left to live. I don\u2019t know if it was the chemotherapy or his natural diet, but he has lived more than six months since his diagnosis. Some people suggest that my husband rely solely on a natural diet to cure his cancer while others recommend that he keep receiving chemotherapy treatment. What should I do?\u201d<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Q: \u201cThe doctor said he had three to six months left to live. I don\u2019t know if it was the chemotherapy or his natural diet, but he has lived more than six months since his diagnosis. Some people suggest that my husband rely solely on a natural diet to cure his cancer while others recommend that he keep receiving chemotherapy treatment. What should I do?\u201d<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Q: \u201cThe doctor said he had three to six months left to live. I don\u2019t know if it was the chemotherapy or his natural diet, but he has lived more than six months since his diagnosis. Some people suggest that my husband rely solely on a natural diet to cure his cancer while others recommend that he keep receiving chemotherapy treatment. What should I do?\u201d<\/h1>\n\n\n\n