Hi Folks, Here’s to my first newsletter which follows James Clear’s 3-2-1 approach. I’d like to thank my dear friend Caroline (who in turn got this from a mutual acquaintance, Kris) for suggesting this format. 3-2-1: When you spot the strangest looking bird outside your window at 8 am Three ideas from me: 1) Life can be like the seasons… …
It’s quite the repetitive circle. When the rules or the “guidelines” are –> self driven and require communication “I don’t share these with you so that you can “grade it” based on your perception of things” “I share these with you as a confidant, as someone who with their lens of the world, can be a guide. Can provide feedback, …
Those who come on your path can bring you triggers, can bring you lessons, and all of the hard stuff. Hermionie triggering me about Cho Chang. Ainsley triggering me about focusing on “not enough” or “feeling bad”, and then unconsciously projecting it onto her. It’s subtle. I get triggered a lot by when “I do not feel that she desires …
Circular paths moving Be-ing in the present Creates the future Whirlwinds abound, There you are again It’s neither the present nor future, nor past It just is
Last night, amidst an evening of relaxation and moments before a quick transformation into full debauchery, I began thinking about gratitude. I can be grateful for life. I was thinking about the blessing of deep conversation, intimacy, consciousness, observing growth in others, and being fulfilled. I was grateful. So where does gratitude stem from? It’s not so much gratitude for …
There’s a buddhist saying of “before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water” and “after enlightenment, chop wood and carry water”. There’s also a title of a book “Don’t sweat the small stuff (and it’s all small stuff”. When I think about these two phrases paired together, living a tranquil, fulfilling life, becomes a little more fathomable. For example, humans are …
Michael Singer’s book is a fantastic practice in seeing the stories of others as a movement ground for self-transformation. The premise of the book is really a self-reflection of Michael’s movement through life while following the practices of surrender. This is not a book of buddhist techniques or fancy tutorials of how to be more zen or peaceful. This is …
When it comes to our awareness and our beliefs in the world, there are three levels to realizing the truth of creation. Hope Faith Knowing The three are all powerful, but also differ in strength. They can all bring about change, but the rapidness and speed of which can vary. All three have their uses and applications, but the real …
As much as I’d like to believe that I’m in the active process of manifesting and bringing my visualized dreams into reality, I’ve noticed a curious pattern with my results. The universe is infinitely more creative, thoughtful, and playful than you could ever begin to imagine. So why is it that what we’ve often brought into our focus is rarely …
