I am new here and interested to see what I can learn. I think I have already learned some already. It has to do with how we let fear or wrong thinking keeping us from living wholly. Rather than ignore the things that hold us back, it is probably better to make some effort to understand it. I read just a couple articles thus far and some thoughts came to mind. I can be a real whiner when I have difficulties and I'm sure I use all sorts of adjustment mechanisms which trap me sometimes. What came through my thoughts after reading some of the articles was that our current suffering is not new to us or even society. We all struggle. When I thought of my past, I could see clearly all the difficult situations and struggles. So, my current trouble in perspective didn't seem so odd but just part of life. What is really amazing when I think back is how happy and positive I stayed through it all.