<p>Do you find yourself lying awake at night, terrified of death, paralyzed by the concept of forever, and gripped by the fear of losing the people you love? Many of us do everything in our power to distract ourselves from life’s big existential realities and questions. But what if this very denial contributes to our most painful mental health symptoms?</p><br><p>In this episode, we’ll explore the wisdom of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upajjhatthana_Sutta" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'The Five Remembrances'</a> from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_philosophy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buddhist philosophy</a>, revealing the inescapable truths of human existence that we often avoid. We'll uncover how embracing these truths can lead us from existential terror to a grounded acceptance of life's impermanence. Together, we'll confront these fears and discover how facing life’s scariest truths can bring about the lasting inner peace and transformative change you’ve been longing for. If you're ready to move beyond superficial distractions and engage with the deeper questions of life but struggle to find anyone to talk to, this episode is for you. So, get comfy, settle in, and prepare to journey together toward understanding, acceptance, and a more meaningful existence through an exploration of life’s big questions.</p><br><p><a href="https://backfromtheborderline.substack.com/p/to-anyone-who-lays-awake-at-night" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Click here</strong></a><strong> </strong>to read my original <a href="https://backfromtheborderline.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a> article <em>“laying awake at night wondering wtf the point is: how accepting life's hardest realities can transform your mental health."</em></p><br><p><strong>Craving more? Become a Premium Submarine. </strong>Join an exclusive community and unlock hundreds of hours of members-only content: full-length episodes, deep-dive series, guided meditations, and more—all for the cost of a couple of coffees a month. Start exploring at <a href="http://www.backfromtheborderline.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">backfromtheborderline.com</a>.</p><br><p><em>The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional.</em></p> <p>acast+ <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline">https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline</a>.</p> <hr><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>