Tag: Buddha

During busy periods of my life, I’ve found that the first task of creativity is carving out time and resources so that I can work on a project.  Then it becomes:  do stuff and probably suck at it.  I may not get any better, but it’s the only way I give myself a chance at…

I think one of the coolest forms of human potential is to transform into an ever-morphing, bare semblance of an identity and use that looseness to tap the ferocity of a warrior, the critical thinking of a philosopher, the abandon of a hedonist, the meticulousness of a scholar (pick any other guise that catch your…

I’m a giant believer in shortcuts—whether they be labeled technology, magic, or methodology—but I don’t think a shortcut in any way excuses the absence of discipline.  It takes disciplined thought to assess a shortcut and make sure it is still relevant and ethical, and it takes disciplined action to create new shortcuts that are viable…

I think if you recognize that life is a prison (our limited bodies, our lack of infinite time and inability to access any point in space etc.) and then learn to enjoy all the quirks of your shackles (while being able to turn away from the black hole of indulgence at any second) then your…

Ironically, I find the less precious I am about my writing—the more willing I am to do it on a regular basis and subject it to the most brutal scrutiny I can muster—the better it turns out, thus increasing the chances that OTHERS might find it precious. I suppose you could slap some high-sounding label…

I suspect that most people settle into [chosen identity] by following the clues shown to them through nature and nurture.  IMHO, however, the consummate artist will not settle for [chosen identity].  The consummate artist will push themselves to access ALL identities, eventually discarding the concept of identity itself.   And during that process, I believe the…

Unless one wants to engage in the cool cosplay of the guru/devotee dynamic, then either everyone’s a guru, or no one is.  Either stance allows you to learn from all sources, without getting trapped in a cage of self-righteousness.

Chase novelty and risk effectiveness; chase effectiveness and risk morality.  Being aware of context—and harmonizing with it—is the best method I’ve found so far.

Once “bad” habits are tamed and “good” habits fostered, it seems that the path to fulfillment is dependent on the ability to transcend the concept of “habit” itself and engage in whatever action that brings one closer to happiness (or, conversely, disengage from any behavior that has outlived its usefulness).  Either approach at a moment’s…