Question
Good evening, Master Kosen. I would like to meditate because I have health problems, anxiety, fear, and mild depression. After reading your forum, I think zazen is for me. Can it be practiced alone? For now I am not ready to go outside alone, and I have no one to help me. If I could stop taking medication through zazen and regain confidence in myself, I could join a group and resume a normal life. THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME.
Caroline
Answer from Master Kosen
My dear Coraline, you can reduce your medication gradually, by quarter-pill increments.
Make yourself exercise; walking is excellent. Do not flee your anxiety or depression, but accept them and give them love. Through this acceptance, light and love for yourself will return.
Kosen