It's been quite some time since I blogged. But I must say, I have learnt a lot these few weeks/months. I just havn't really had the time to digest or internalise. So much new info and understanding.
And it's sort of, where do I start... with my new job, the interesting and meaningful work, the classes I attended and learnt from, or the "realisations" that I have had in the tiny little ways, or the teachers, people that I have met and benefited from...
Truly, because I havnt sat down to meditate on it all, I can't put them all down in words here. But suffice to say, my time has not been wasted. Tho of course, they could have been put to better use. Like my cultivation practice and/or meditation.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
100 hundred days and counting
So fast. No wonder people say that time flies...It does truly. Esp when one is not mindful enough.
Life goes on, and you get drawn back into the daily rush and work. Forgetting simple or even important things. Not being conscious of each and every breath. Letting stress and worry dictate and drive your life, your every thought, every moment. Is that really what you want out of your life???
It is definitely not what I want for mine, but it is honestly hard to keep aware, to be mindful, to be present.
Like the lotus, we should all try for bring pure even though we are born of the mud. To capture the nutrients of the suffering around us, to remind us that THERE IS SUFFERING.
And truly, there is suffering, so much so much.
Life goes on, and you get drawn back into the daily rush and work. Forgetting simple or even important things. Not being conscious of each and every breath. Letting stress and worry dictate and drive your life, your every thought, every moment. Is that really what you want out of your life???
It is definitely not what I want for mine, but it is honestly hard to keep aware, to be mindful, to be present.
Like the lotus, we should all try for bring pure even though we are born of the mud. To capture the nutrients of the suffering around us, to remind us that THERE IS SUFFERING.
And truly, there is suffering, so much so much.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Happiness is a mindset
In fact, almost everyone knows about that. (Or maybe not, and I am assuming too much)
But how many of us can truly practice and have happiness in every single moment?
Driven to its core, happiness is easily achieveable. Ask any psychologist. They might just tell you, positive thinking. And that is what happiness is!
Of course for Buddhists, we take it a step further. Yes, happiness can be derived thru mind training, from positive thoughts, by showing compassion, etc. In fact, happiness is your peace of mind. If your mind is peaceful, you will not have disturbing thoughts, your emotions will not fluctuate, and all is well and happy.
We all have what it takes to be happy, at the bare minimum level.
But how many of us can truly practice and have happiness in every single moment?
Driven to its core, happiness is easily achieveable. Ask any psychologist. They might just tell you, positive thinking. And that is what happiness is!
Of course for Buddhists, we take it a step further. Yes, happiness can be derived thru mind training, from positive thoughts, by showing compassion, etc. In fact, happiness is your peace of mind. If your mind is peaceful, you will not have disturbing thoughts, your emotions will not fluctuate, and all is well and happy.
We all have what it takes to be happy, at the bare minimum level.
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