The sun never sets. It is only an appearance due to the observer's limited perspective. And yet, what a sublime illusion it is.

A practice can be helpful, but didn't the Buddha compare it to a raft, suggesting it be abandoned when you reach the other shore?

Every human being in the human form has limitations.

Instead of making up stories, stay with the facts. For example, "I am ruined" is a story. It limits you and prevents you from taking effective action. "I have 50 cents left in my bank account" is a fact.

Even if you achieve your outer purpose, it will never satisfy you if you haven't found your inner purpose, which is awakening, being present, being in alignment with life. True power comes out of the presence; it is the presence.

Suffering needs time. It cannot survive in the now.

Awareness and ego cannot coexist.