When I start to think in opposites, I try to recognize I’m in opinion-mode and it’s quite likely that I’m heading for trouble or an argument. Zen philosophy (which I read daily) says: “When the opposites arise, the Buddha-Mind (your inner connection with God) Is lost.” Dualities are learned thinking. They look like this: “I’m […]
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A Vacation
I am taking a family vacation until January 4th. Since adequate internet service may not be available during my trip, I won’t be blogging—but I’ll be logging in, if possible, to chat. Very sincerely, I am going to miss my daily interaction with you all. This said, a new website is in the works that […]
Peace
This Christmas, I wish everyone a peaceful mind. Peace does not mean living in a place with no disruptions, troubles, hard work or struggles. Peace means regardless of what is happening around you, that you can hang on to your inner sense of calm. Having a peaceful mind is the greatest goal any of us […]
Bucket Lists: Step-by-Step Guide
The idea behind bucket lists is this: They’re all about finally doing what you want to do and getting away from what everyone else thinks you should be doing. I guess because I’ve always been self-employed, my various forms of work have always kind of fulfilled my bucket list. I’ve been fortunate in this way […]
The Price of Time
I once read that time is free, but it’s priceless. We don’t own it, but we can use it. We can’t keep it, but we spend it. Time is non-refundable, so it’s best spent being used with our best intentions for maximum returns. As we get older, time seems to really show us what matters. […]
Greatness in Three
We all need to keep honing our personalities if we want to take charge of our lives, move our ideals and hopes ahead, fight for our dreams and live our lives around our personal purpose. Our ideal life is not something we “find,” it is something we “create.” The business of being a person is […]