Does Philosophy Help You When You Lose Your Balance Of Mind?

@silentlistener ,

Just wanted to pitch my two cents, even if it sounds repetitive - it is human nature to want to solve our issues and face our problems head long. For our day to day problems we certainly have to learn how to deal with them at a very basic level. That not only depends on our own personalities but on circumstances and others as well - both the situations and solutions. We have a fair idea of who we are, most of the times. Trying to reach that spot that gives us a sense of peace is what we try to do. All the mythological and philosophical stories may not give us a solution instantly but in general having these at the back of our minds helps us deal with our issues a little better - mostly in retrospect. It will help us feel grounded and move on after the fact, thus helping us grow as well.

All these stories and philosophical way of looking at life may not solve our problems right away but may help us accept whatever comes our way better, for we will learn in life that there are some where we can make a difference and some we have to accept, so that we keep our core centered and calm and that we don't allow short term problems have a long term effect on us. They help us become stronger for the long run. Through all this, with or with out these ideas, all we are seeking is self preservation. How we go about it and how much we let life affect us and what aid we take will eventually shape our lives.

I agree with what @GeetaKashyap and @Viswamitra sir have written - thanks to both of you!

 

Most people lose their balance of mind at some point in life. The reason is that they don't see the meaning behind the philosophy they follow. As things start to stabilize (they will at some point, if not in this life, in another life), the meaning behind the philosophy becomes clearer. The enlightened ones are those who realize it early on, the rest are still learning. I am still learning. I tend to vent to my mom and mom starts philosophy. As usual, I argue with her, because mom beings mom will repeat the lesson over and over till you get the message. I tell her to end the discussion and then after 5 minutes of calmer mind, I realize her philosophy is true. So, I call her back, apologize and then continue with renewed strength of mind.