The world we live in today can be a noisy place. There is always someone or something attempting to get our attention. Ads are relentless, jobs are demanding and our phones are highly addictive. It’s not an easy task to just be quiet for even 10 minutes. Our phones are particularly good at getting our … Read more
One of the most important concepts in many spiritual teachings is the concept of the ego. This is the false sense of self. It is a construct of the mind and it is not who we really are. In one of his talks, the spiritual teacher Dr. Wayne Dyer talked about the 6 ways the … Read more
Everything is an illusion. Yes, I know it sounds a little crazy and somewhat irresponsible, but it is. You may ask, how can what we see and experience be an illusion if they are there right in front of us? That may be true, until we die. Then what? People and things are real until … Read more
Life is full of situations. I recently experienced a bit of setback at work. Basically, it’s a situation of dealing with demanding bosses and differences of opinions. Sounds pretty common, right? There are many things that just seem to be obstacles in our daily lives. But when I dug deeper and really started paying attention, … Read more
How do you grow a tree? Do you give it some special mix or some fancy, expensive juice? Do you need to massage the soil or cast some extra lighting? I think the answers are pretty straightforward. You simply provide an environment so that water, soil and sunlight are present. In other words, you allow … Read more
I watched a video by the Japanese Zen master Taigu the other day. He talked about why we sometimes feel we lack motivation, the drive to do things we want to do. It is because we live in a world of full of convenience. Today, most of us are probably enjoying the convenience modern lifestyle … Read more
If life is a game, then treat it like a spiritual game. It’s quite possible to treat every life situation as a game. Whether you are shopping at the supermarket, walking on the street, working at home, there will be time when things get tough. Whether it’s a situation involving a person or some other … Read more
For something new to emerge, first we need to allow the old structure come down. Perhaps it’s quite a timely topic in these times when it feels like there is so much chaos and there is a strong desire for change. But I am really referring to the inner state of ourselves. I am referring … Read more
Most of what is happening in our world is shaped by what’s happening in our mind. Or one could say that the quality of our mind determines the quality of our lives. I think many of us probably live our lives in thoughts. Thoughts can be great if we put them to good use and … Read more
The story goes something like this: when there’s a storm, the sea gets very rough and if everyone panics on the boat, the chances of surviving is very slim. But if one person on the boat is able to remain calm and still and not reacting to the panic, then everyone on the boat will … Read more
Gratitude has become a popular word in recent years. Not only is it popular in the spirituality/wellness/meditation circles, but the term has also found its place in the mainstream psyche. Why is gratitude important? There are many benefits. This article from PositivePsychology.com has a pretty good definition of gratitude and provides an in-depth look at … Read more