The Second Arrow
The second arrow - https://x.com/Psychodoctor06/status/1988838803604402548
A young monk asked, “Why do I feel pain even after I understand that I shouldn’t?”
The master replied, “Because you shoot yourself with the second arrow.”
“Second arrow?” the monk asked.
“Yes. Life event is the first arrow which hits you. Your judgment about the event is the second arrow by which you hit yourself.”
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The first arrow is what happens. It cannot be avoided.
The second arrow is what your ego adds to it. It can be avoided.
Pain is due to the first arrow. It is inevitable.
Suffering is due to the second arrow. It is self induced.
Are you hitting yourself with the second arrow ?
- Wisdom