
Just observe
When you’re hot, you’re hot. When you’re not, you’re not. And that’s o.k. Rather than reacting with excitement, or with self-doubt and “why me,” just observe. Remain centered in the flow. Maintain balance. Keep the […]
When you’re hot, you’re hot. When you’re not, you’re not. And that’s o.k. Rather than reacting with excitement, or with self-doubt and “why me,” just observe. Remain centered in the flow. Maintain balance. Keep the […]
When we sink emotionally, we forget gratitude. Living in grace we receive the blessings of the Buddhas. Our virtuous actions of concern for others and not taking appearances to be real lead to this state […]
To be aware is to be alive. To learn how to manage negative attitudes, emotions, and thoughts is living in grace. To recognize appearances are not real is living beyond grace. Our mind is so […]
Living a life of grace is the culmination of hard work. It is the hard work of learning not to work at all. Usually we work so hard we swirl in a vortex leading to […]
“Amazing grace! how sweet the sound; that saved a wretch; like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see.” These moving words of the song Amazing Grace are […]
Gratitude is an attitude connected with appreciation. We feel grateful for being alive. We feel grateful for our next breath. We feel grateful for the beauty around us, the trees, the sky, the butterfly, the […]
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