Suffering I

The first noble truth: Everyone suffers.

Compassion is easier through that lens.

The ole "grass is greener" does not apply.

Everyone, everywhere, all suffering.

That includes me. I suffer. And, you too.

Why am I guilty? Is it all my fault?

If it's not my fault. Then, it must be yours.

Blame, shame, guilt must be rightfully assigned.

Insomnia is our nightly penance.

Forego all rest to establish our guilt.

Need we bear the pain of dead relatives?

Is it not enough just to bear our own?

Are we the cause of EVERYONE'S bad day?

Apologetic apologizers.

Can we remember and set ourselves free?

They're free of pain. Why not you? Why not me?

Can we remember and set ourselves free?

"I've no idea what you're talking about".

We're not the cause of ANYONE'S bad day!