Tag: Buddha

After a certain amount of trial and error, life invites us to examine the evidence and see if our chosen ideals/methodologies are working for us.  In the event that they aren’t, we are given the opportunity to create NEW systems/methodologies based on our accumulated knowledge, and in doing so, sharpen our spirits and minds.  Ironically,…

The first step to doing my best is letting go of the notion that the result could ever be “perfect.”  The second step is using creativity to carve out time/resources to let me work on my project.  The third step is getting to work.  The fourth step is to stay vigilant, constantly assessing whether I’m…

Critical thinking is the oftentimes uncomfortable guide that points out what needs to be done.   Precision and discipline allow you to do it.

Perseverance is only a prerequisite.  After the moment of failure, if one combines a willingness to take in all data, accounting for it as best as possible AND persevere as well…then that individual has demonstrated character.  Simply persevering without questioning my operating system invites me to end up as nothing more than life’s punching bag.

I’ve found that if I don’t think of anyone I dislike/hate as an inadvertent guru, I’ve wasted a great opportunity.

Self-flagellation = Indulgence.  Objectively addressing a weakness = Strength.

Talent and luck can carry me in the short term, but those two qualities are fickle as hell.  In the long term, personal growth needs to be fed with discipline and critical thinking in order to maintain consistent efficacy.  So in the end, while the choice isn’t easy, it is simple:  be disciplined, keep applying…

As people age, I’ve seen them use their accumulated knowledge in two ways:  the first is to buttress themselves with a series of “dont’s,” and hoard the potential comfort that resides in the time they have left, as it all the while slips through their clenched fingers.  While this method may keep them drearily comfortable,…

Applying critical thinking to myself in order to expose outdated/self-destructive programming is incredibly uncomfortable—one of the most uncomfortable things I’ve ever subjected myself to.  But whenever I’ve done it, the practice has always seems to induce higher levels of effectiveness and speeds of perception.  Which ironically, make me WAY more comfortable.

For any seeking to hone their awareness into a functional tool, I would advise caution:  at first, those who know you and share your goals will cheer you on.  Then, as you accomplish your goals and sharpen your perception, they will begin to grow nervous; your assiduousness will be taken as unspoken condemnation of their…