It’s not death. It’s what dies inside of us while we’re still alive. I’ve met many unfulfilled people living a life they don’t want. And they think that’s normal. That life is unfair. That’s how it should be. In their minds, they’re nothing and they’re doomed for life. Their beliefs are so strong they think …
The Genesis of All Human Suffering
If you’re reading this on a smartphone or any digital device, that’s perfect. No. I’m not trying to be nice. I really mean it. Because imagine if those digital devices never existed. What would be the alternative? The irony here is that if those devices were never invented at all, we’d just be totally OK …
My Japanese Friend and the Most Important Lesson I’ve Learned from Him
Maybe he was a weirdo. Or maybe a freak. Or some kind. His golden, disheveled hair and maximalist fashion speak volumes (think Naruto but more fashionable). Since a lot of my friends used to accuse me of being a freak, then maybe… I thought… maybe we could get along? Later on, I learned he was …
The Story of The Two Monks and a Woman (On Letting Go)
Here’s another Zen parable that resonates with the modern world. It’s about the almost unstoppable “slideshows of the past” that the mind creates. Regrets, what ifs, mistakes, trying to be right… What else? The origin of this story — as far as my research goes — points to Buddhist teachings. I’ve read that it’s actually …
Your Past is a Stepping Stone
Out of fear, we cling to our old identities, old dreams, and old selves. As if the old stuff isn’t enough, we add more. We add new stuff. New information, new connections, new sources of income, new titles, new habits, and on and on. Almost every day. Now we’re in conflict. We’re holding 2 things …