True mastery can be gained by letting things go their own way. – Lao-tse shine! Lao-tse, the father of Tao, is pointing to how our lack of reaction to events can help us master them! There are 2 essential ways to react to any event. One is to attach to an event via your thoughts … Continue reading How To Be A True Master…
He who knows others is learned; he who knows himself is wise. – Lao-tzu self first Knowledge is key, it’s often said. To be effective in our relationships with others it does make sense that we know self better, first… how? What does it mean to know self? It can mean several things and at … Continue reading Who Is Wise?
We’re agitated when we resist what is. – Namaste Now! agitation When things don’t happen the way we want them to happen we become irritated. It’s the assertion of our will or ego that causes this irritation. Let’s examine when and why we get agitated. What didn’t happen or isn’t happening that’s causing us to … Continue reading How Not To Be Irritated…
We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aid, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn. – Henry David Thoreau slumbering We slumber, and do so collectively. We have mechanical thoughts, robotic likes and dislikes, we’ve mostly made up our minds and are barely aware of the present moment. We … Continue reading How To Stay Awake!
A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. – Roald Dahl nonsense! Let’s stop being uptight. Let’s loosen up! Let’s go a bit crazy, just like kids do, at least once in a while! Life is meant to have fun! Let’s do it!! creativity By going crazy we expand our horizons, … Continue reading Why We Must Go Crazy…
To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. – Bertrand Russell fear Fear real or imagined, cripples us. We can’t think clearly when under the influence of fear. If we can’t think clearly then how can wisdom flourish in our lives? How can we conquer fear? conquer fear Here are steps that work: First we … Continue reading How To Conquer Fear!
Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans. – John Lennon life happens Life is happening to us right now. We’re all getting older; some relationships are blossoming while others are withering; everything around us is changing. Where are we during all all this? where are we? We are generally absent. … Continue reading Why We Must Be Present To Life…