Tag: reality
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Motivation For Change
When we are unhappy with life, love or ourselves, it is difficult to see happiness within reach. Fear not, through the seemingly hopeless, clouded haze, there are sunny skies. The temptation may be to hide and run away on our cloudy days, retreating in fear and self-punishment. These are highly negative activities and are likely…
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A Brief Introduction to Taoism
It was recently suggested that my beliefs seem very much in line with the philosophies of Taoism. I generally avoided religious and philosophical texts as a child so as not to distort my own relationship with existence and the universe. Now I appreciate the philosophies of others as challenges, supplements and reinforcements for my own…
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Cultivate Equanimity
If your mind becomes firm like a rock And no longer shakes In a world where everything is shaking Your mind will be your greatest friend And suffering will not come your way. -poem from the Therigatha Steadiness and strength of mind in the midst of stress, chaos and uncertainty of life, is not a…
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That Time In Nam
Karaoke American Karaoke Collect group of friends, preferably your loudest and least inhibited. Go to bar, preferably after a few drinks to loosen up. Select obnoxious song that is worthy of your voice (i.e. Sex On Fire). Take shot. Sing and dance really loudly in front of a large group of people who you fully…