Tag: buddhism

I’ve often wondered if I had to struggle and toil in order to see that my true potential only comes forth when I inwardly focus on ease and freedom (regardless of how hard I may be outwardly struggling). In the past I’ve said yes–I had to go through that pain in order to grow–but that…

The reason I want this or that is because I believe I will be happier in the having of it. But if happiness is under my control (while I can’t immediately turn negativity into happiness, I can always point my mind in the direction of it–i.e:  depression into anger, anger into pessimism, pessimism into apathy,…

For me, there is nothing noble or pleasurable in fighting/destroying problem after problem, residing in anger and urgency and constant paranoia. But enacting solution after solution, increasing my access to clarity and capability while residing in acceptance and elation feels absolutely amazing. Ironically, both approaches may outwardly look the same. Get Kor’Thank here:  Kor’Thank:  Barbarian…

In my mind, patience isn’t necessarily a virtue–there are times we must act swiftly and decisively without satisfying our concerns and comforts. I believe patience is simply an offshoot of faith–abidance in the knowledge that everything will eventually be all right.  In that state of mind, I know when to be patient and when to…

When I have done all that I can and I’m waiting for improvement, I try to reside in a positive daydream or—if that feels forced/false—stop caring altogether. Either one is better than worrying—that just makes the journey miserable. Get Kor’Thank here:  Kor’Thank:  Barbarian Valley Girl.  Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here:  Vol. 1 on…

Mistakes function as clarification, not burdensome anchors we need to drag around. Get Kor’Thank here:  Kor’Thank:  Barbarian Valley Girl.  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 here:  Vol. 4 on Kindle  Echo Omnibus here:  Echo Omnibus …

When I was a kid, I enjoyed being lazy and hated being productive.  As I grew older, I enjoyed being productive and hated being lazy. Now, I realize whether I’m lazy or productive, the important thing is to enjoy it.  A natural balance arises without effort, toeing the line between burnout and stagnation. Get Kor’Thank…

Acceptance of what is leads to perception of what I can do and what I could be.  It’s different than settling; settling closes my mind off from the possibility that things could improve. Get Kor’Thank here:  Kor’Thank:  Barbarian Valley Girl.  Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here:  Vol. 1 on Kindle.  Vol. 2 on Kindle here:…

Focus on a positive state of mind (without forcing it, which leads to false positivity, which leads to more negativity) is not putting your head in the sand.  It is acknowledgment of the problem and zeroing in on the solution instead of the other way around. Which, in my opinion, is the most realistic way…

Personally speaking, when I have fun getting lost on the way to what I want, I shorten the journey by leaps and bounds.  What I thought would take decades took less than a year. The most important thing was having fun along the way.  Fun is the reason I embarked on the journey, because I…