Archives for May 2015

Do Not Waste Your Time

These words of wisdom from Cheri Huber tell us, “Do not waste your time on what you don’t want.” You needn’t waste your time trying to get rid of what you don’t want in your life. Just add what you do want. – Cheri Huber This reminds me of what my wife would always say […]

Hummingbird Garden

I arrived by train in Cuenca, Spain on April 24. We stayed at the lovely Parador De Cuenca which was a converted convent. The building is magnificent and the art work within was stunning. Our room was a poster child for the Paradores brochure.   Hummingbird Garden from AnA Barrios Camponovo

How to be a Creative Human Being – Jiddu Krishnamurti

You know, it is good to hide your brilliance under a bushel, to be anonymous, to love what you are doing and not to show off. It is good to be kind without a name. That does not make you famous; it does not cause your photograph to appear in the newspapers. Politicians do not […]

Upaya Institute | Zen Center: 5/12/2015 Newsletter

Life begins with love, is maintained with love, and ends with love. Right now, while we’re alive, is the time to practice and express love. So please take care of your love. Love is capable of reaching so many people. —Tsoknyi Rinpoche via Upaya Institute | Zen Center: 5/12/2015 Newsletter.

What is Your Why?

This quote from Jon Kabat-Zinn teaches us to answer the question, “What is your why?” It is from his very popular book, Wherever You Go, There You Are. There is really no escape from yourself, so why bother trying? You can go to the beach to enjoy the sun and the sea to try to […]

How to Stay Positive in a Negative World – Purpose Fairy

How to Stay Positive in a Negative World – Purpose Fairy.

– Pema Chödrön, “How to Fail”

How to Fail | May 12, 2015   If you want to be a complete human being, if you want to be genuine and hold the fullness of life in your heart, then failure is an opportunity to get curious about what is going on and listen to the storylines. Don’t buy the ones that […]

How to Develop Motivation

These words of wisdom from Tricycle.com by Thupten Jinpa show us how to develop motivation. We will see more on this theme tomorrow from Jon Kabat-Zinn. Thupten Jinpa is best known as the Dalai Lama‘s long-time translator and close friend. At one time, he was also a monk. This man was also partly responsible for […]

3 Easy Ways to Fake It ’til You Make It Without Being Deceitful – Purpose Fairy

3 Easy Ways to Fake It ’til You Make It Without Being Deceitful – Purpose Fairy.

It’s Up to You | May 11, 2015

It’s Up to You | May 11, 2015   Nobody is going to save you from your own mind. Nobody can get into the heart of your experience and fix anything for you. If you want to make your own internal experience more hospitable, only you can do that work. Others can always support and […]