Flowing Through the Currents of Suffering – A Mindful Realisation
- Bola Abimbola
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
There is a quiet power in pausing, in simply witnessing the world as it is.
Like this river, flowing steadily beneath the midday sun, each of us carries our own currents of experience – sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent.
Mindfulness invites us into this moment, not as an escape from suffering, but as a way to fully inhabit it.
It teaches that the path to freedom is not in avoiding or numbing our wounds, but in leaning into them with a compassionate presence.
This is not the same as detaching or dismissing our pain as mere "illusion."
Our struggles and heartaches are as real as the swirling eddies of this river, carving their paths through our hearts and minds.
Different voices in the world of mindfulness echo this truth:
Mirianne Williamson speaks of the sacredness of all our wounds, that we are not broken but rather called to remember our inherent worth.
Ram Dass would remind us to “be here now,” to sit with the full weight of our suffering, knowing it is part of the human experience.
Adyashanti emphasises the importance of not dismissing pain but meeting it with a deep, open-hearted presence, just as you did in your time with him.
Abraham Hicks and Bashar focus on shifting perspective and vibration, while also acknowledging that certain pain requires gentle, patient healing.
Tony Robbins might encourage you to find the meaning in these moments, to use them as a catalyst for transformation, though not at the expense of dismissing the pain itself.
Deepak Chopra often speaks of the importance of self-compassion and the deep, cellular healing that can come from truly embracing our experiences without judgment.
Amid these diverse approaches, a common thread weaves through – the call to be fully present with ourselves, just as the river accepts every leaf, every ripple, every reflection. It flows not in spite of its obstacles but through them, transforming them into part of its journey.
In the same way, our path through suffering is not a straight line. It bends, it deepens, and it flows. In meeting our pain with mindfulness, we find not just the courage to endure, but the grace to heal.

So as you stand at the edge of your own river of experience, may you find the strength to witness it all – the clarity and the chaos, the stillness and the storm – knowing that each moment is a part of the greater flow of your becoming.
With deep respect and gratitude for your journey.
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