Behind the veil 2

Exaggerated desire, anger, confusion, pride and hyper activity in mind - is this the formula for all western culture in literature, painting, movies and television?
Maybe. It is also the most important of what is called disturbing emotions in Buddhist psychology. They are considered useless, and they should be removed.
In the west we do not take things that lightly. We often see these reactions as Most Serious.
The border line between the rational and the irrational is often difficult to see.
To desire the good and lovely is good, but to overvalue the qualities is bad. To avoid the bad is good, but to feel anger is bad. Where is the border line?
Confusion is the natural state for the human brain. Pride (as in arrogance) is the psychological defence mechanism we use when we feel our knowledge is limited. Hyper activity in the brain is the desperate attempt to understand as much as possible.
We certainly can get stuck in our own disturbing emotions. Should we remain there, watch the movie and read the novel?
Or should we start to meditate and leave the disturbances behind?

Everything we desire 2

Most of us have had dreams and wishes that did not come true. We were disappointed.
So if someone - me - claims that mind gives us everything we desire, it seems to be just false. But it is true.
The creative process of mind works over time. Mind can not change the situation now, but over time. I am here now, but next year I can be anywhere in this world.
The creative process of mind works always and with all available material. If I have a specific goal I will probably reach it. But if my mind is filled with semi-interesting stuff, mind will arrange for that.
For the creative process in mind, frequency is the most decisive factor. High frequency dissolves problems, while low frequency gives problems. Sadly enough, problems tend to lower the frequency and thus aggravate problems.
My mind is mine, but I am very dependent upon other people. From them I get everything on the practical level and they are also my teachers. Everything we get from others is not immediately positive.
The energy level in other minds can be low, and there can be ill will or bias.
Another difficulty is history. Bad events in the past will give a bad shadow now.
So our wish can meet a lot of resistance. Nevertheless, it is mind that gives us everything we desire.