Hi Patient Condor (I love this name, BTW!), when we are liberated from the constrictions of an independent, solid self, then fear for sure slowly melts away. I think sorrow, if it's a sadness that feels the cries of the world, can be helpful for cultivated compassion and empathy. However, if it's a "poor me" sorrow, then that's the constriction self asking for some gentle, loving attention so it can be released and transformed. Bows.
Zen in Ten: "God of Peace"
Hi Patient Condor (I love this name, BTW!), when we are liberated from the constrictions of an independent, solid self, then fear for sure slowly melts away. I think sorrow, if it's a sadness that feels the cries of the world, can be helpful for cultivated compassion and empathy. However, if it's a "poor me" sorrow, then that's the constriction self asking for some gentle, loving attention so it can be released and transformed. Bows.
I love that selfless action liberates us from fear and sorrow!