Tag Archives: Suffering

Doctor’s Visit

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Suzanne

She hadn’t been to the doctor in years, Preferring the natural way. She looked him straight in the eyes and said, I’m just fine with surgery. You’ve waited too long, I’m sorry to say. Nothing can be done. You may … Continue reading →

Posted in Grief, Loss, Mother, Parenting, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged Cancer, Death, doctor's visit, Fear, Illness, life, Living, Loss, medical care, Mother, natural healing, natural health, Pain, poetry, Sadness, shock, Suffering, supplements, Trust, vitamins | Leave a comment

Impermanence and Acceptance

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Suzanne

I’m changing every day. My thoughts, my feelings, my wants, my beliefs, my body. It can be unsettling at times. It can also be reassuring in times of pain. With the reminder, this too shall pass. This phrase is good … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Buddhism, impermanence, Love, Metta | Tagged Acceptance, Buddhism, Impermanence, Love, Metta, Suffering | 1 Comment

Non-identification

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Suzanne

This morning I had the thought, “I am creative.” Then I remembered the insight I have been having around the Buddhist understanding of self, or better yet no-self. I have studied Buddhism for years and never really grasped this concept. … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddha Nature, Buddhism, Non-self, Personal Development | Tagged Buddha Nature, Buddhism, Buddhist philosophy, Clarity, Freedom, Growth, Non-identification, Non-self, Peace, Personal Development, Suffering | 4 Comments

The End

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Suzanne

Tonight was the first time I thought about the body burning. But only for a moment. The call came Friday morning. It was no surprise. I’ll never see her face again. Usually there’s a funeral. A body to view. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Death, Mom, Poetry, Suffering | Tagged Cancer, Cremation, Death, funeral, Mom, poetry, Suffering, Tumor, Widow | 11 Comments

Tendencies of the Mind

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Suzanne

No more making up stories, unless they are for my writing career. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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True Peace

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Suzanne

If there is no holding on, there is nothing to let go of. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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Suffering Reduction – No Need for Liposuction

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Suzanne

Letting of of expectations of outcomes reduces suffering. I’m working on this one. Anything to reduce suffering has to be good. Right? I have a current situation in which a previous landlord with mental health issues is suing me. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Buddhism, Outcomes, Suffering | Tagged Acceptance, Buddhism, Compassion, Control, Law suit, life, Outcomes, Suffering | 6 Comments

Accepting Impermanence – Revised

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Suzanne

“Even if we attain a pleasure, and it’s actually pretty great, and it doesn’t cost too much – the gold standard – because of impermanence, even the most pleasant experiences inevitably change and end.” Here in this moment there is … Continue reading →