The Buddhist story of the second arrow teaches us how we might relate with our suffering more skillfully. Consider the first arrow as pain(stubbing your toe) and the second arrow the thoughts (who put that brick there!), feelings (how am i supposed to walk the dog with this broken toe?), emotions (anger at whoever put the brick there), and interpretations(Why is life always punishing me!) that we pile on top of our pain. 

Which arrow hurts more? Which arrow do we have control of?

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