Above All …Be Kind
Some want to be rich, others would like a lot of sex, be healthy, find love, be famous, or make their mark on the world as a scientist or competitor. Maybe you even want to become enlightened and have great … Continue reading →
Some want to be rich, others would like a lot of sex, be healthy, find love, be famous, or make their mark on the world as a scientist or competitor. Maybe you even want to become enlightened and have great … Continue reading →
Many spiritual masters have advised that awakening is to become as a child. But why? What does it mean, and how is it accomplished? Perhaps the best explanation was given by the legendary Lao Tzu who said: “When I … Continue reading →
What measure does one use to gage if one is old or not? Time The logical, rational people simply count years. If you’ve lived many moons you are old. A very literal definition that doesn’t consider the paradox of life. … Continue reading →
Youth is a beautiful mask—albeit a superficial one. THE UNROMANTIC TRUTH Physical beauty in both women and men is like colorful plumage, or other mating characteristics in birds and animals. Nature gives us the attributes to be attractive to … Continue reading →
I forget exactly where this old Taoist quote comes from, maybe Lao Tzu or Chang Tzu, but it goes something like this: “Everyone is so sure of themselves, only I am uncertain.” Why would a sage say that he … Continue reading →
A Merry Heart Western countries believe that heart disease and heart attacks can be cured by diet and regular exercise. It helps, no doubt, but the Chinese hold that the best medicine for cardiovascular health is a merry heart. (Very … Continue reading →
I recently saw a video put out by Lifehunters, that interviewed 3 people over 100 years old. Similar to the very old men and women I’ve interviewed, none of them were fanatic about their health. They had no real formula, … Continue reading →
GOSSIP A favorite pass time of nearly everyone, but its even easier to understand how gossip is black magic, even more than complaining. Hurting Do you remember the cliche black magic movie scene, where one constructs a doll of … Continue reading →
There are two universal practices so common, nearly everyone does them, and thinks nothing of it. They are, however, akin to practicing black magic on yourself. Complaining The first is complaining. If you’ve read any of the stuff I’ve posted … Continue reading →
Life is like a drop of dew on a leaf that forms in the morning and is gone before the sun reaches its zenith.To the warrior, death is a constant companion; it’s always on your shoulder, waiting patiently. Death is … Continue reading →