Advice needed..
I'm finding that many people I know put themselves in a 'victim' state of mind, and even if I try to show them the positive in their situation, all they can see is the negative. I am very aware that at the end of the day, all you can do is change yourself, and maybe inspire by example, but it is very frustrating in some relationships. I really try to listen and when I do give advice, it seems like my reminder of the 'blunt reality' that it is human to feel pain (a buddhist perspective that not all are familiar with), sometimes causes more suffering in the end. Any thoughts/advice? On a side note, I really am beginning to deeply understand how the less you have..the more grateful and happy you are..