Wise quotes and ancient sayings aren’t meant to be mindlessly followed.  They’re meant to inspire a soul to greater depths of wisdom and self-examination, so that he/she can clearly observe existence and make up his/her OWN quotes and sayings.

One of the most uncomfortable premises to operate from is not “I’m right/wrong;” that’s actually very comfortable in its solidity.  The most potentially powerful premise is “I COULD be right/wrong,” because it allows you to account for possibility.  The trap in the second premise lies in being indecisive; the escape lies in keeping an open…

Be wary of the various substitutes for corrective action:  Guilt, the evocation of “rules,” faulty logic, indignant rage, the laughing “I’m-a-rebel-I-don’t-give-a-f**k” attitude…the list goes on.  A plethora of emotional drugs will try to convince me that either nothing needs to be done, or to lose myself in what’s comfortable.  And I understand that it’s painful to look…

Mercilessly push yourself to be better/more resilient (that means being honest about when you need a break and when you don’t). And when life tests you, you will find that you have studied for it.

Every tradition has its share of meaningless ritual, but the focus you bring to that ritual is anything BUT meaningless, as it is widely implied that a soul must be forged through repetition and discipline in order to channel higher glories.  Working out, keeping tidy, being on time…these are more than just tools for convenience or image.   When…