“You’re unique.” It’s a line you’ve probably heard a million times, but have you ever let it sink in? Nobody on Earth will know what it’s like to walk in your shoes. Every thought, experience and feeling you have is yours alone; there’s never been, and will never be, another you! Chances are, however, that […]
Author: saltshaker
Like Watching TV
The mind continually recycles thoughts. You can just sit back and watch.
How to Do Nothing
Choosing to be attentive to others takes the sting out of frustrating everyday experiences. Imagine you’re sitting in your car at an intersection. You’re late for work and the traffic is hell today. Then, just as the light turns green, another car suddenly dashes in front of you and cuts you off. How do you […]
Being Content with Less than You Expected
Liked this post by Leanne. This week’s #Friday Reflection was to choose a quote that has touched me this week” and I thought of the one above about contentment – such an overlooked emotion in today’s “give me give me” world of discontent. It seems everyone is looking for the next big promotion, the next big […]
Character Building
We need resistance in order to walk, otherwise we will slip on ice We need 苦 to spur our cultivation However awareness is needed from turning to the Dark Side
Nice and Kind are as Different as Night and Day
Nice: People pleaser How do i get people to like me Personality changes depending on who you are with Don’t want to look bad Don’t want to rock the waves Don’t want to upset anybody Externally motivated Nice only when they Have the Time for the homeless or someone who has had a bad day […]
Humility
Humility is not making others feel inferior. – Jay Shetty