We all know that at times when living in the world of maintaining a house, family and job and all that goes with it there can be drama. The unexpected and, at times, unpleasant situation occurs. As an example recently at my home we had plumbing issues followed by furnace issues followed by vehicle issues. Now you can replace any of those issues with money issues, relationship issues, career issues, etc.
The point is that life happens as we are living it. As a person who looks to live a life of peace, we are not seeking to rid ourselves of the drama of daily life. That would be futile. Just look at say, the last 6 months of your life. Anything unexpected happen?
What we are looking to do is see the drama for what it is, a drama in which we can choose our lines and our role.
We are looking to be at peace in the world as it is, not live in a fantasy of peace, pretending everything is always rosy or only being at peace when things are so called going our way. We can learn to not get caught in the drama by detaching from and then fully engaging the drama.
My shifu, Master Yun Xiang Tseng calls this concept, "Detach from the game and then jump in and play a dam good game."
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