Tag: Buddha

Given our immediate constraints, it only takes the tiniest bit of critical thinking to realize that we can’t “do anything you set your mind to.”  Since that nullifies the romantic notion that simple brute effort is all it takes to achieve a desired result, what methodology is left to us?   Assess and experiment, assess and…

If we accept the age-old premise that we are fragments of a divine entity that purposefully forgot its omnipotence so it could experience the joy of rediscovering itself, and that every duality we see is a game we’ve created to experience the joy of struggle/victory/another lesson learned, then there is no such thing as spirituality;…

At a certain point, I believe the focus shifts from seeking [pats on the back and vigorous nods from likeminded folk] to tapping universal strains of truth—ones that function in hostile environments, and are also able to affect those who possess differing viewpoints.  THAT’S when ideas are able to weather unpredictability, as well as unrestrained…

There’s a gigantic difference between “Do what works” and “Do what feels good.”  The first approach is functionality based; it requires constant, brutally honest assessment (so I can check my stances, make sure they’re still relevant, and also so I can ensure that I’m behaving ethically).  The second approach—while able to deliver results—can easily be…

I believe the relative idea of “success” is defined by how fast I can use critical thinking and creative daring (and of course The Basics like discipline, effort, and attention to detail) to outpace the forces of entropy.

It seems that many think that “doing your best” is defined by massive exertion, but I disagree; from what I’ve seen, effort is simply a prerequisite.  Combine all-out effort with the practice of constantly questioning your methods and positions (to see if you’re doing things as fast and efficiently as possible within ethical parameters), and…

I think The Ones Who Know would tell us to have fun with Not Knowing (or the unceasing quest to discover the undiscoverable; you can phrase it however you wish), for if we are indeed components of some all-powerful thing, then it only makes sense that the all-powerful thing limited itself to individual components so…

Those who reflexively condemn a perspective just because it rubs them the wrong way are doing themselves a disservice.  They’re closing themselves off from the indescribable freedom of being able to shift their perception between ALL perspectives, as well as understanding how nurture/nature crafted their “enemy” into that very thing that’s so fun to hate.…

“If you’re uptight about life, you turn a blind eye to opportunity.  And if you are undisciplined, you are unprepared for it.  Either way, you’re missing out.  You need both audacity and discipline.”   —rough interpretation of the spiritual greats.