The mind is fierce today. I allowed myself to react to a colleagues behavior and probably let out something that I shouldn't have. Now I regret it, since the relationship has soured. Its a pity. And now I can't go back on what I said and the relationship is likely permanently affected.A great pity.
It is true that the world is like a pit teeming with vipers. You need to be very careful, else you will get stung and suffer. Any potential relationship, including marriage is subject to the inescapable laws of the world. Every action is followed by its consequence and there are no exceptions to this fundamental rule of life. Also known as karma or the law of cause and effect.
There is that darkness, that animal instinct, the strong egoic tendency to react inappropriately and cause our own suffering. Yes, there have been countless moments where I have contained my reaction, but inevitably once in a while, something escapes, which shouldn't have :-). And its not pretty. And the consequences only result in headaches. The danger of egoic existence. The ego is like a poisonous viper. Always ready to sting. Always weary. Always guarded. Self preservation being its utmost priority. No escape from ego here. Only refuge. Refuge in the non-egoic state. The path of the ego always leads down into the forest of suffering and misery. It is the law. This law is ultimately for your healing.
Sometimes, the best course of action is to avoid making things worse. It is the best counter path to the ego. To prevent the ego from reacting. Yes, there will be more falls. But the way out is by letting things take their course. And to avoid letting the ego react.
Truly, the good life lies in avoiding the negative. Its much more effective than the pursuit of the positive, which is quite vague.
