From the monthly archives:

January 2008

Do You Have to Crawl Throught the Desert to get Enlightened?

Photo by Amerune A Zen student asked me recently, “Why does it take so long attain enlightenment? Do we have to crawl through the desert to get there?” The problem of ‘attaining’ If you think of attaining something, the world breaks into two: on one side is the person who is striving to attain something, [...]

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What Would You do With Your Life if You Could do Anything?

Photo by Rosino Life is short. In fact, it seems to rush by faster and faster. Many people give up on developing new dreams. And yet life is full of possibilities at every moment. I think it’s important to pack life with living to make it really juicy! My goal is to be able to [...]

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The Secret of Feeling Grounded

Photo by Theseathesea To feel grounded, it’s important to touch the earth. Have you ever wondered why full prostrations are a ritual in many world religions? One of the reasons is that something important happens when we bow down and touch the ground with our body: We pour ourself into the earth and into the [...]

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10 Must-read Articles on Authentic Happiness

Photo by Jeff Kubina> Do you want to feel happier? Here is a selection of articles that will help you to feel happier in life: . Authentic Happiness ……… What Are Your Signature Strengths? …. … 15 Questions That Reveal Your Ultimate Purpose in Life . . 35 Things That Make You special . …. [...]

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