I’m seeing so much of this in my practice–people are finding this time challenging, yet they acknowledge that others might have it harder, so they feel guilty for complaining and attempt to deny their own struggle. This is not helping anyone. Of course it’s important to keep perspective on the range of ways people are affected, but also, all suffering is valid. There’s no need to compare or invalidate any struggle. Give yourself space, patience, and compassion for whatever you’re dealing with. If you still find yourself feeling guilty, let that feeling fuel you to show up in service in any way you can.
