Is That So
Once upon a time there was a Chinese farmer… Wait – I’ll let Alan Watts tell the story, since he’s much smarter, funnier, and better looking than I am (plus he has a cool British…
Karma Is Real – You Were What You Were
You are what you are right now because of your genetics, your environment, and the choices you’ve made. You couldn’t be anything else. All of those past experiences? The environment you lived in? The momentary…
Meditation as Personal Development
“A little mindfulness is better than no mindfulness.” – Dan Harris (probably paraphrasing) Some Buddhists bemoan the fact that their practices have been appropriated, taken out of context, and used for purposes that directly contradict their ethics….
Podcasts on Meditation, Personal Development, Stoicism, ACT, Buddhism, and More
I really enjoy listening to podcasts while driving, doing housework, running… anytime parts of my body other than my ears are the primary focus. Sometimes I’ll do the music or NPR thing, but the majority…
Don’t Affirm – ACT
For a long time, I used positive affirmations in an attempt to improve my life. God knows why I continued for as long as I did, since at best they kept me stuck where I…
Three Keys to Success
“Success is really nothing more than the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. This means that any person who knows what they are doing and where they are going is a success. Any person with…
Locked Doors
About a week ago, I was outside with my dog for his morning business. Petey is an awesome dog – fun, loving, loyal – unless there’s another dog around. He came from a shelter and…
Maybe This Will Help
I’ve started doing some writing over at maybethiswillhelp.me. Maybe it will help.
The Dance of Thoughts, Emotions, And Actions
Thoughts cause emotions. Thoughts cause actions. Emotions cause thoughts. Emotions cause actions. Actions cause thoughts. Actions cause emotions. It’s a dance. Some think that the thoughts take the lead, others emotions, and others actions. I…
How to Stick To a Meditation Practice
Meditation is one of those things that always has a positive effect on my day. There was never a time that I said “Damn, I really wish that I hadn’t meditated earlier… sure did make…