Tag: Buddha

The work of past greats (from which we’ve established doctrine) isn’t meant to be a stiffened prison, but a helpful reinforcement/guide for when we plunge one hand into the electric core of creativity and conduct it into our other hand—THAT hand will craft new structures that radiate fresh life.   IMHO, if the current is strong enough, the prudish bones…

Make a game out of life.  That way you can have fun with it, and still summon a competitive focus. (And IMHO):  Remember that just like a game, the main purpose of life is to come together in camaraderie, fun, and the mutual bond of pushing our limits.  And I believe that at the end—just…

Many like to tout their “detachment” by abstaining from an activity, or loudly braying IDGAF, but that’s not detachment.  True detachment is being able to immerse fully in an activity, loving it for all it’s worth.  Then at a moment’s notice, being able to walk away.   (And being able to fully enjoy the immersion OR…

With our short lives we can’t solely rely on conditioning outer skills for precision.  I propose a hack: I propose that we clarify our perception/spiritual fluidity to adapt to the unforeseen.

“Falling off the wagon,” or failing to maintain discipline, is inevitable.  But it’s IN THAT VERY INSTANCE that character is built; once I fall, do I wallow in self-pity and apathy?  Or do I find another angle/reassess/get ready for another round?  I believe the rule of thumb should be:  you get 5 minutes to beat…

Holding yourself accountable is not about feeling good; it’s about BEING good. (But when you manage to do it, yeah, you’ll naturally feel good).  😉

At the end of my life, the verdict will be “He made it,” or  “He didn’t make it but he should have,” or “He should have tried harder.”  Boil it down and I’ll be revealed as lucky, unlucky—or worst of all—timid or lazy. But going deeper than that reveals what’s even more important:  Calling  yourself…

Being able to accept opposing viewpoints calmly/with an open mind is simply the first step.  Ultimately, one must be able to OPERATE as if both are true, and switch identity/perspective accordingly.   When I see a person who can do that, I think:  There goes one who is sublimely functional.

Brutal honesty will foster awareness.  Which is taken advantage of through daily focus and discipline.

Approach the small things with dedication to improving the core skills—attention to detail, creative mind-set, ability to see others’ point of view; much like exercise, this is exhausting and strenuous in the beginning, but after careful training, the conditioning will carry to other activities.   A hard day for others will seem like any other…