Meet your thoughts with understanding
“As we investigate a stressful thought, we see for ourselves that it’s untrue; we get to look at the cause-and-effect of it, to observe in sobering detail exactly what modes of pain and confusion result from believing it; then we get a glimpse into the empty mirror, the world beyond our story of the world, …
Your very essence is peace
Whatever act done repeatedly becomes a habit
Whatever act through body, speech and mind that is done repeatedly becomes a habit, and quietly slips below the conscious mind. Mental habits are useful, but they can also become harmful as circumstances change. What is an appropriate response initially may no longer be appropriate now. So, re-examine your mental habits.
All Phenomena are Empty and Impersonal
To be able to see that all phenomena are actually empty and impersonal is a huge realisation. It is the true characteristic of all natural phenomena, but the ego sees otherwise, and therefore suffers as a result. It is equally true to say that all phenomena are empty and impersonal, but the ego sees them …
Something there is without form
Truth and the Covid-19 Pandemic
If there is any blessings arising from this Covid-19 pandemic, it is that it is showing us the importance of truth.This is because we cannot fight this pandemic with denials, lies and distortion of truth. Doing so only makes the situation worse for everyone. There have been many reports of patients who have history of …
Universal Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic
Starting out in Wuhan, China, at the end of 2019, the Covid-19 virus has spread like wildfire all across the globe within just a few months. It is causing tremendous amount of destruction and disruption to our “normal” lifestyle. There are death and suffering everywhere it goes. However, looking from a more spiritual perspective, this …
Basic Principles in Personal Transformation
The most basic factor in personal transformation is the desire to change for the better. This desire to change must come personally from within for any chance of success. It is difficult if the desire to change is forced onto someone who does not want to change. So, personal transformation is a personal choice. Once …
4 Pillars of a Meaningful Life
Happiness is not the same thing as a meaningful life. Most people look for happiness in their lives. However, according to author Emily Esfahani Smith, the way to find happiness in our life is to actually create a meaningful life for ourselves. Then, happiness follows. She listed down four pillars that provide meaning to our …