See it as a bubble, See it as a mirage: one who regards the world this way the King of Death doesn’t see. ~ 170, Dhammapada: the Buddha ~
Archive for July, 2010
See it as Unreal…
Posted in Quotes, tagged Buddha, dream, Freedom, Truth on July 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Addressing an Inner Conflict
Posted in Going Inwards, tagged integrity, reflections, Self, spiritualjourney on July 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This article was written some time ago. Posting this in remembrance of a journey of an inner conflict whether to address self or the someone out there. *** Am I not seeing things clearly? Am I hanging on to an idea which is now conflicting to what is happening around me? Which is more true? [...]
Do I have a Choice?
Posted in Going Inwards, tagged conditionings, Freedom, Ideas, Truth on July 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Do I have a Choice? Yes and No. I like to think that I have choices – choice of colors, choice of the types of TV I’d like to buy, choice of careers, choice of mental states. But the truth is also this – I don’t have a choice. I only have a choice when [...]
Awakening to the Unloved Love
Posted in Ideas, tagged conditionings, Ideas, Love, Self, spiritualjourney on July 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Love – is what we all live for, and it radiates from our most inner core. I can choose to look at a situation or a person as a punishment, or an opportunity to love what I would deem difficult; depending on the experience I want. If I want to retain my old ways of [...]
Lessons of Reflection: Interfering
Posted in Attitudes, tagged inquiry, reflections, relationships, takingresponsibility on July 22, 2010 | 3 Comments »
I chanced upon an article from a dailyom.com subscription sent to me. I am sharing here as reminder to myself and others who are on the journey. === Each of us is on our own path and we all learn differently. Because of this it is important to not interfere with another’s path of growth. When we care about people, [...]
Authenticity, said Paul Ferrini
Posted in Quotes, tagged integrity, Paul Ferrini, Self, spiritualjourney on July 21, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Don’t be concerned that your path is not like that of others. It takes courage to be yourself and not to live in reaction to the likes and dislikes of others. Be courageous and follow your heart. You need to walk your own unique path in order to honor yourself and fulfill your spiritual purpose. [...]
Inquire
Posted in Excerpts from Books, tagged Byron Katie, inquiry, mindfulness, reflections, Self, takingresponsibility, thoughts on July 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Hurt feelings, or discomfort of any kind cannot be caused by another person. No one outside me can hurt me. That’s not a possibility. It’s only when I believe a stressful thought that I get hurt. And I’m the one who’s hurting me by believing what I think. This is very good news, because it [...]
The Death of the Ego
Posted in Excerpts from Books, tagged dream, ego, Love, Paul Ferrini, Self, spiritualjourney on July 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Begin to see how much you try to change others to fit your image of how you think they should be. Be aware of how others try to change you. Feel the push and the pull. That is the world of the ego. Ego is the most insecure thing in the universe. That is why [...]
