We are what we think…
This quote, “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world,” holds profound wisdom about the power of our thoughts and their influence on our lives. Firstly, it reminds us that our thoughts shape our character and define who we are. Our thoughts guide […]
We have to find a way to be happy with what we’ve got.
Okay, let’s unpack the statement, “We have to find a way to be happy with what we’ve got,” especially in the context of Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings in Seeing with the Eye of Dharma. While it might sound like a simple call to be content, it’s a bit more nuanced than that. It is about acceptance […]
Looking vs. Seeing
Looking vs. Seeing: The Heart of the Matter In Simple Terms: “Looking” is like glancing at a map. You see the symbols, but you don’t truly understand the territory. “Seeing” is like walking the land itself, experiencing the terrain, the weather, the sounds, and the smells. It’s a deeper, more embodied, and transformative experience. INSIGHT
In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.
The quote holds deep insight into the nature of disputes and our response to them. The quote teaches that when we engage in a controversial situation or argument, our primary aim should be to seek and understand thetruth. However, as humans, we are prone to ego-driven tendencies, such as the desire to be right, to […]
By living ethically…
By living ethically, practicing meditation, and developing wisdom and compassion, we can end the suffering and addiction we create by resisting, running from, and misunderstanding reality. INSIGHT
The core truth I hold onto is this: recovery and the ending of suffering are possible.
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My core intention isn’t just to stop using; it’s to create a life filled with meaning, purpose, and connection.
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Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.
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I now understand where my wants blur into needs, and that my focus on outcomes can lead to poor choices. I can also see how my ideas of ‘must’ and ‘need’ are holding me back from living fully.
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Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
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