Each time I read a new book on eastern philosophy, or non-duality, or even just how to be happy, and get excited about new perspectives on life I hear a voice, usually my Dad’s, saying “Oh that’s just a way of looking at things” in a dismissive tone.
But it’s ALL just a way of looking at things. We interpret the world around us all the time, filtering and adjusting, making up stories, mostly unconsciously, often on the basis of environmental and cultural influences.
Why not become more conscious about our choices? Why not pick “a way of looking at things” that is gentler and kinder, both to ourselves and those around us?
The Obvious? 