Buddha Walks Out Of A Bar…
Hitting rock-bottom, and beginning a new theological path to happiness, have a lot in common.
Today, I look at the ancient Buddhist practise of Lojong, and how it helped me in attaining and maintaining sobriety.
How Can We Be Happier More Often?
Chris Guillebeau uses the analogy of the pebble in the shoe in describing our journey to happiness.
A Man Can Be Himself Only When He Is Alone
This week, my love partner is on retreat. Being on retreat on a mountain, in Autumn, is a peaceful and loving practice for yourself. It’s a time alone that one will infinitely benefit from.
But what about me????
Several times each day that she is gone, I find myself with a question for her ears, or a remark that I want to share with her. The ubiquitous Mobile Phone is rendered useless.
I am alone.
The trouble with partnerships is that they’re so darn addictive. Another friend of mine has a partner who has selfishly gone to visit her family in France. They are suffering because of her virtue. Huh! Who’d have thunk?
Anywho, here is another brilliant video by Einzelganger that debunks everything I think I know.
In The Spirit
Sometimes prose just reaches into your chest and touches your heart. Terry S. Published this piece recently, which spoke about “Breaking Free” so eloquently that I just needed to share it with you.
“Yet within this narrative of entrapment lies a profound promise of emancipation. There is a path to disrobing this spectre, dismantling the illusions, and reclaiming the essence and energy of fear that has diverted from our spirits. This journey is one of awakening, a process of gently, yet firmly, tearing away the shrouds of fear to uncover the inexhaustible strength and courage within us all along. It is a passage from the shadows into the light, where the phantoms of fear dissolve under the gaze of our newfound resolve and understanding. In this story of liberation, we discover the ability to face our fears and transcend them, embracing the full potential of our spirit's resilience”.
Fear of The Unknown
“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar. Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything — anger, anxiety, or possessions — we cannot be free. If we do not know how to take care of ourselves and to love ourselves, we cannot take care of the people we love. Loving oneself is the foundation for loving another person”.