Tag: Buddha

The ability to write about anything is predicated on the willingness to BE anything (within the bounds of one’s imagination).  It’s all well and good to close yourself off from what is “vile,” but in writing, I find this to be a limiting factor.  Does that “vile” character in your head think of him/herself as vile?…

Discipline for discipline’s sake (or toughness for toughness’s sake), is a stupid, counterproductive religion.  People need the right mix of internal qualities that allow them to get the job done, and also allow them to navigate their cravings.  The emphasis on ANY internal quality should be on task accomplishment and living a fulfilling existence; [discipline/toughness/etc.] shouldn’t turn into sick…

As society evolves, it creates new and more insidious prisons—prisons for our time, prisons for our energy, prisons for our thoughts, prisons that are made of obligation and identity….eventually, rather than the accumulation of accolades/wealth/power or even lifestyle, I believe that our collective focus will evolve to center on freedom from ALL prisons, both tangible and…

All talent does is give you a clue: a hint, a direction in which to apply yourself.  To reach the greatest heights, however, talent is not enough.  For without those lung-prickling bursts of effort, what is a clue, a hint, or a direction?   A missed opportunity is what it is.  Which could be argued as…

The pull of sleep, of food, of convenience, of always taking in, of always CONSUMING…those pulls are incredibly strong.  It is the rarest and best part of us that wants to overcome, to apply, to accomplish…and not just consume, but PRODUCE.

Identifying with a view and saying this is right and that is wrong, this is proper and that is not…as humans that’s an entirely natural behavior, because we humans like to establish a comfort zone and stay there as long as possible.  But to embrace the unfolding endlessness of possibility, to jump from view to…

Being able to abstain from immediate gratification is more than some macho act of inner strength; it is an expression of faith—faith in abundance.  In effect, your action is telling the universe that you needn’t indulge right now…that you trust that there’ll always be more when you need it. And if you’re inclined to believe…

A disciplined body will offer you freedom of movement  A disciplined mind will offer you freedom from fallacy.  A disciplined spirit will offer you freedom from craving.   It is discipline, ironically, and not indulgence, that allows you the freedom to truly enjoy life.