I’ve been back for a full two days now from the Vipassana Meditation retreat, and I’ve been taking some time to reflect on my overall experience. I’ve come to the conclusion that it was incredible. I didn’t realize this when the course had completed because there was so much information floating around in my head, [...]
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One month ago, on a random Sunday, I was sitting at my desk as usual writing an article for this site. That night I wasn’t thinking clearly, and words weren’t coming easily to me. I was feeling stressed out and frustrated by the situation. Somewhere in the midst of my frustration, I got up, [...]
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Posted in Productivity, Spirituality on Nov 9th, 2007
As I was eating my cereal this morning, I started pondering an interesting question.
Is there a way to lead life without stress?
I’m the kind of guy that’s always looking for a way to lead a more relaxed, easygoing, and enjoyable life. Stress throws a monkey wrench in the mix, and stands [...]
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Posted in Relationships, Spirituality on Nov 5th, 2007
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
- Winston Churchill
Are you the kind of person that loves to give something to each person you meet?
By “something” I don’t necessarily mean a material gift. You may give them a compliment, bless them with a prayer, [...]
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“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
- John F. Kennedy
Would you consider yourself a truly grateful person? Are you the rare person that appreciates everything (good or bad) in your life, and takes no moment for granted?
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Posted in Faith, Spirituality on Oct 24th, 2007
“You need not leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. You need not even listen, simply wait. You need not even wait; just learn to become quiet, and still, and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked. It has no choice; it will roll in ecstasy at [...]
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Posted in Faith, Spirituality on Oct 2nd, 2007
If you’re looking for an escape, not related to drugs, from the hustle and bustle of your daily routine, meditation is just what you need. Regardless of where you are in life (student, executive, full-time parent), meditation will help ease your mind, increase your self-awareness, and help develop your appreciation for the present moment.
I [...]
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