There's a famous ancient Buddha quote... Life is suffering. It may sound morbid and somber, but when you fully understand what the quote means, it can actually bring about peace, freedom, and even happiness. This quote comes directly from the first noble truth of Buddhism -- that suffering, pain, and misery are a part of [...]
I have disrespected myself recently. And with mistake-making, when we go through a time of feeling out of control, we can take back control by making the right choice afterwards. First off, you need to move on. You can't dwell on imperfection because we are all human. You must forgive yourself and anyone else involved. [...]
Guilt is a tricky thing to deal with. In some ways, it acts as a malicious bully: beating you down for the sake of hurting you. In other scenareos, it can act as a wise teacher: telling you to do the right thing and make healthier choices for yourself and everyone around you. And it [...]
"Filth on hands, feet, and body may be washed off with water;Clothes fouled by dirt may be washed with soap;The mind fouled by sin and evilMay only be cleansed by devotion to God."Sikhism. Adi Granth, Japuji 20, M.1, p.4 The body gets dirty. The world is full of germs, bacteria, viruses, and other yucky stuff. [...]
We hide ourselves from the world, for a good reason. There's a reason why we cover part of ourselves from the rest of the world, why we wear a shield of armor, why we remain partially hidden -- it's because the world is not understanding, the world is quick to judge, and the world is [...]
Then the Lord God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him." So out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would [...]
"Abandon all supports and look to me for protection. I shall purify you from the sins of the past; do not grieve."Bhagavad Gita 18.66 We put so much pressure on the material world -- on other people, on situations, on objects and money. We rely on these sources to keep us stable and safe. Naturally, [...]
I think that space can help any relationship when you are having issues, when there have been many fights and misunderstandings. Time away from someone is risky because it can make or break what you have together. But either way it will bring clarity, and that's much better than living an illusion. If you have [...]
The way you make money does not define you... Most of us were taught as children that your career defines you. On the first day of kindergarten, your teacher asks, "what do you want to be when you grow up?" They don't ask, "how are you going to pay your bills when you're an adult?" [...]
Part of the spiritual journey involves detaching yourself from the physical world, dissociating from worldly pleasures, and letting go of materialism. It means humbling yourself, knowing you are not "obligated" to be showered with riches. It means understanding that happiness and fulfillment comes from within, not from anything outside of yourself. It is the realization [...]
