Tag: buddhism
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Musings
The shallower measure of a test is whether it ends in victory or defeat. The deeper measure of a test is whether I can use it to become stronger or weaker. Musings, Volume 1, available on Amazon Kindle: Musings, Volume 1
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Musings
Acting solely on the idea of who I am is pretty interesting, but it’s not nearly as interesting as acting on the idea of who I’m trying to BECOME. Musings, Volume 1, available on Amazon Kindle: Musings, Volume 1
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Musings
The question is not whether I am a “good person,” or a “capable guy,” or an “awesome performer,” the question is whether or not I earn those titles every day through my actions, regardless of what temporary classification forms around me. This is a way to reduce egoic considerations of what I think I might…
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Musings
If you work with what you’ve got and you’re brutally honest with yourself (so you can accurately gauge your progress, determine if you can handle a heavier load, and adjust course when it’s necessary), then just like Mandela, you might be able to go from being a forgotten prisoner to a heralded leader. You stand…
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I’ve heard life is about compromises, but I think that’s an oversimplification. I’d rather phrase it as: life is about knowing WHEN to compromise. When do I compromise on sleep? On exercise? On diet? On work? On family? On pleasure? On TV? The list goes on, and it seems to be different for each person.…
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If I refuse the lessons that arise from life, it will become a cruel, merciless tyrant. It will snatch away my time, my options, my ability/inclination to help others, as well as my fulfillment. But if I do my best to learn, then life will become a harsh—but fair—teacher. I even stand a chance of…
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Musings
Don’t focus on winning. Focus on destroying every excuse—both internal and external—to not do your absolute best. That requires way more effort and way more concentration than conquering the opposition. Also, as far as I can tell, this approach will give you the best chance of winning. Musings, Volume 1, available on Amazon Kindle: Musings, Volume…
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Musings
In my opinion, people often mistake quitting with giving up. Giving up is swearing off an endeavor due to an overwhelming amount of immediate stress. Quitting is when I allow myself to knowingly make the wrong decision. Those small, ego-borne missteps pile up, channeling me into situations where I have to loudly declare that I’m…
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Musings
Whatever your inclination is—whether it’s to make peace with death or to live life to the fullest—I believe that if you push that inclination to its ultimate end, you will naturally do both, and all will be taken care of. You will simply exist in harmony. Musings, Volume 1, available on Amazon Kindle: Musings, Volume 1…
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I believe when someone truly “empowers” you, that person is really just a friend who’s tricked you into empowering yourself. Maybe they have to assume the temporary title of teacher or guru in order to do so, but in my opinion, all that is just fluff. That’s why Buddha promised he’d return as “maitreya”—or friend—and…
Kent Wayne 