I've recently recalled reading this book back in 2005. After reading about mindfulness, stillness and quieting oneself down for meditation, it prompted me to remember "How to be Idle" by Tom … [Read more...] about How to be Idle
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Can we transmit stillness through technology?
This video really helped me. Eckhart Tolle talks about how to keep presence and transmit stillness through technology. The gadgets we have today tend to constantly drag us out of stillness and out of … [Read more...] about Can we transmit stillness through technology?
A different way to look at today
I started this blog because I'm trying to turn my life around and get it pointed in the right direction. A really difficult question to answer is "what is the right direction?"and "how do I know it's … [Read more...] about A different way to look at today
Animal Suffering
In this short video, Thich Nhat Hanh responds to the following question; It hurts me when I hear about animal suffering. I just don't understand how to get past it. I try to help but feel helpless at … [Read more...] about Animal Suffering
How do I manage self-expectations?
Eckhart Tolle responds to a question about how to manage self-expectations from a man aware of the frequency with which he gets angry and the exhaustion it causes him. Some of the comments of … [Read more...] about How do I manage self-expectations?