What will you do?

My friend texted me asking ‘Why do we have one problem after another?”

What would you do or say when a friend asking you about it? Telling your friend that life is like that? Cliche. Telling your friend to be tough and patient? Easier said than done. What is the best way to deal with this situation?

Honestly, I don’t really know what’s the best thing I should do. I did reply to him. I could offer him nothing but support. It’s not about my friend actually, but it’s his partner. His partner has a problem after another. Not a pretty situation to be in .. but it happened to his partner.

I bet he asked me that question not to get the answer, but to get some comfort or support at least. I know that he already knew the answer of that question: it’s a part of kamma, and life is full of ups and downs. So, basically I don’t need to remind him about that, he does know that clearly.

So, I just simply told him that regardless how many problems you have in your life, they are impermanent. They never last forever. So just keep reminding yourself that ‘this too shall pass’. They come and go~~~ maybe one after another, but they never stay. I just asked him to keep supporting his partner. Asked him to keep doing good, as it may help to provide a better conditions for them in future. So yeah, they may have better luck, I hope. I do really hope it.

I have a favorite line on problem. Let me share it with you:

“It’s not the problem that is the issue but rather it’s your attitude attending to the problem– that is the problem”