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How to Cultivate Inner Strength and Stability Amidst Chaos and Confusion
Practical insights on mindful living, self-mastery, and compassion “He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty” ― Lao Tzu Mindfulness is a vital skill and had I understood its importance earlier in life, things would have played out a bit differently. However, let’s be clear, I’m no proponent of regrets; every experience…
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Rediscovering Our True Essence
Awakening Bodhicitta: your essential loving nature We are born pure and good, a light glowing from our being and reflecting onto those around us. Just take a good look at a baby, and you’ll see the innocent joy emanating from them; it’s contagious. Life hardens us as we grow, and we adorn a heavy armor. We…
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The Cycle of Release and Expansion
Embracing transformation on your earthly journey To enter the next phase of evolution,armor is not needed.Your bare skin must fully feel what awaits.Only your true essence can face what’s to come. Upon removing your armor,the heaviness that covered your heart,that distorted the truth of who you are, is released.
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The Illusion of Permanence
Understanding change and fulfillment The Veil of Illusion We live beneath a veil of illusion, ignoring the transient nature of our existence. Clinging to circumstances, people, and things, desiring their permanence, and forgetting the ever-present element of change. Seeking a “forever,” an anchor we believe will provide lasting pleasure and satisfaction. We are attached to the…
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How Embracing the Buddhist Concept of Non-Self Leads to Freedom
Practical tips for finding liberation in daily life Understanding Non-Self One of the most liberating concepts in Buddhism is that of non-self, anattā (Pāli) or anātman (Sanskrit), which implies that an individual has no permanent self or essence. At first, this can come across as a delusional thought since we are significantly attached to “I,” “me,”…
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