Tag: Buddha
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Musings
I believe there’s usually a way (maybe always a way) to have the time of my life with whatever I’m doing. When thoughts creep in about how much better someone else has it, I remind myself that people can be absolutely miserable in the lap of luxury. The real treasure is focusing on how good I…
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I believe there’s usually a way (maybe always a way) to have the time of my life, regardless of what’s happening. When thoughts creep in about how much more fun others are having, I remind myself that people can be miserable in the lap of luxury. The real treasure is focusing on how good I…
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I’ve found it incredibly beneficial to sharpen my understanding of cause and effect, theory and result, so I can revel in how nonsensical and enjoyable this reality truly is. Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here: Vol. 1 on Kindle. Vol. 2 on Kindle here: Vol.2 on Kindle Vol. 3 on Kindle here: Vol. 3 on Kindle Vol.4 on Kindle…
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“What is comfortable in the long term?” Consistently asking that will lessen the need for willpower and encourage effective action. Focusing on long-term benefits is a good way to lessen cravings and be at ease with my personal burdens. Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here: Vol. 1 on Kindle. Vol. 2 on Kindle here: Vol.2 on Kindle Vol.…
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Learn to enjoy the necessity (think of it as a contract you signed, an existential choice if you can) and it will become less of a prison and more of an adventure. Your mind will see less restrictions. And in their place, more options. Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here: Vol. 1 on Kindle. Vol. 2 on…
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The essence of religious dissonance is a burning disagreement regarding cause and effect, and which labels to worship. The ironic thing is our greatest minds have yet to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the causal foundation that dictates existence. But one thing everybody seems to agree on (in their most peaceful moments), is that we’re…
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Be ruthless about enjoying the journey, seeing the good in every step and everything around you. (Sometimes, you need to have faith that your horrible circumstances will lead to something good). Then you won’t be stuck on a single route. Better destinations (better than the one you’d originally fixated) on will make themselves apparent. Get Echo…
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The “unworthy” seem to get more than they deserve, while the “worthy” seemingly never get enough. That’s why Buddha answered Mara without words, without acknowledging the duality between himself and his questioner. Worth is an illusion borne from subjective judgement, both transient and fleeting. Focusing on what is eternal (the interconnectedness between all things, and…
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Have a positive attitude, even with problems. At the very least, they’re a skill-expanding puzzle. A solution-oriented mindset will open the perception to unexpected solutions (e.g Derren Brown’s mentalist experiments, or Chabris and Simon’s invisible gorilla test). And if you believe that existence is more than a transactional reality, it will open your mind to…
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Great writing is an allusion to the transcendent. While grammar and structure might be helpful, they’re simply a means, not an end. The rules can be ignored if you direct your audience’s mind onto the Wordless. (Which can be done, ironically, through the inspired use of words.) Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here: Vol. 1 on…
Kent Wayne 