FOMO is an illusion

[Terell Kirby]

FOMO = Fear of Missing Out

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-with-fomo-4174664

This struck me while contemplating, much suffering is caused by resistance to the present moment. As I get deeper into spiritual practice, I become more conscious that the now is all there is, and all that there will ever be. I am also able to reflect on some of my darkest moments in, full of deep suffering, was simply caused by wishing life's circumstances were different, including wishing that I didn't wish things were different. It's amazing how many neurotic habits develop from FOMO (addiction, relationship problems, self esteem issues, etc)

When we learn to accept what is, we find a tunnel of light that just may allow us to abandon thoughts of the future and the past - to really become grounded in present moment consciousness. I hope others can relate, and maybe share tips on how they overcame their own struggle with FOMO.

Edited June 1, 2021 by Terell Kirby

[RMQualtrough]

The lack of free will helps as well. Anything you fuck up on you were always going to fuck up on. It was unavoidable. Same as missing out on something.

[Terell Kirby]

@RMQualtrough so true - one of the main feelings for guilt and regret which add on to misery.