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I recently asked you about life being a dream. I know that it's not, but I get stressed sometimes when I think about it. I think others around me are not real. How do I convince myselfy that life is not a dream? Please help me!
Hi Bob,
I really don't know how to assist you. It's all in your mind. Sometimes if you dealt too much in a thought, it might become a bad habit, and not being able to get rid of the thought. It's just like any habit, good and bad. If you keep at it, it becomes a habit. So in your case, maybe you should just "forget" about that idea of "dream" and get on with your other interest in life. Whenever the same thought returns, just note the thought and not to indulge further.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Justin Choo
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Justin Choo
Expertise
When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than 1500 questions since joining this category. You may like to give me the honor to answer your question.
Experience
I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 40 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple.
My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @
http://www.ksridhammananda.com
Organizations
I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.
Publications
YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @
http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/
Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)
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