I just saw a documentary called E-motion 2.0. It wasn’t bad and I gained some insight. However, the film had a decidedly anti-western medicine. I believe that both western medicine and eastern medicine can coexist and augment each other. The film left me wondering if I made a concerted effort at meditation, could it unlock some joy or inner peace? The trouble is I never did it long enough to gain lasting benefits.
I’m setting a goal for myself to meditate 2-3 times per week. When I mean meditate, I mean in the unguided and silent form. I know it will take practice and patience. But the effort will pay off. At least it did in the past so I think it could work again.
The one thing I did not agree with in the film was blaming pesticides and GMOs. To be honest, without the benefits of GMO we would have trouble feeding our population. Obviously, we should eat more nutritiously and foods lower in saturated fats but an apple is an apple, even if it has been genetically modified somewhat. It will still contain beneficial fiber and vitamins. Usually the anti-GMO and the pro so-called clean eating crowd have an angle they want to sell you on.
So I am somewhat cynical but it comes down to balance and I know I am leading a life out of balance. I’m paying the daily price for it. I’m in a constant state of discomfort, and to an extent, pain. It’s a downward spiral that I want desperately to stop. Ironic how depression makes this seem infinitely harder.
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