Fair warning, Part 2 is kind of long… Okay, before we get to the topic of middle ground, it’s important to shine a spotlight on the “N” word… No. Also, I’ve thrown in a bit about feelings and conclude with … Continue reading →
The title of today’s blog post is lifted directly from 12-step literature. But the rest of the post is my response to Mark Manson’s recent post entitled The Staggering Bullshit of “The Secret”. You can read the full post on … Continue reading →
This Zen koan I read early this morning nicely sums up my practice: ******************************************************************** An aging master grew tired of his apprentice’s complaints. One morning, he sent him to get some salt. When the apprentice returned, the master told him … Continue reading →
When unpleasant things happen, it is so very tempting and almost second nature for us to blame the tangible, the external circumstances, others, malfunctioning things. Unfortunately, blaming, revenge, avoidance, ignoring, and telling ourselves to just forget about it and move … Continue reading →
Happiness is a choice. Many people seem to think that the pursuit of happiness is an external process. While there are external things and situations we want, achieving and acquiring them generates a limited burst of good thoughts and feelings. … Continue reading →