12 Things You Can Do Today to Live a Better Life Tomorrow – Purpose Fairy

12 Things You Can Do Today to Live a Better Life Tomorrow. Today is all you have. When tomorrow comes, it will be Today. And if you commit to making Today your best day ever, you will eventually look back and realize that you’ve built a great life. It’s that simple 🙂 Source: 12 Things […]

25 Life Changing Lessons to Learn from Alan Watts – Purpose Fairy

25 Life Changing Lessons to Learn from Alan Watts. A world renowned philosopher, writer and speaker, Alan Watts has left behind many works on personal identity, the true nature of reality, and the pursuit of happiness, relating his experience to scientific knowledge and to the teachings of Eastern and Western religions and philosophies. Source: 25 […]

Conscientious Compassion—Bhikkhu Bodhi on Climate Change, Social Justice, and Saving the World | Buddhistdoor

Bhikkhu Bodhi’s vision of a global ethic Source: Conscientious Compassion—Bhikkhu Bodhi on Climate Change, Social Justice, and Saving the World | Buddhistdoor

Kelly McGonigal Says Stress is Good for You!

Kelly McGonigal says stress is good for you! She is not the only one. When Laura Silva talks about stress in the Silva Life System, she calls this kind of good stress, eustress. Imagine that you work for an organization with hundreds of employees and you’re about to give a presentation to the entire group. […]

The Best Remedy

yada The Best Remedy Rejoicing [in the well-being of others] is the best remedy for jealousy and envy. Rejoicing does not depend on material or physical actions—it can be done while you are working, eating, or sleeping. It can be done at any time, and it is such a simple way to create good karma. […]

Words of Wisdom from Lao Tzu Part 3

Here is part 3 of the words of wisdom from Lao Tzu are from his famous book, Tao Te Ching. We are taught that “The tao that can be told of is not the absolute tao,” so please take this to heart as you explore these teachings. On silence: “Silence is a source of great […]

The First Rule of Proper Nutrition!

  “Proper hydration is a critical factor in maintaining and improving your mind as you age. Dr. Daniel G. Amen explains, “Considering that your brain is 80 percent water, proper hydration is the first rule of good nutrition. Even slight dehydration increases the body’s stress hormones, which can decrease your ability to think clearly. Over […]

Meant to Answer God’s Call

I just received this beautiful prayer by Archbishop Desmond Tutu from Lama Surya Das. If you don’t believe in God, you can substitute words like buddhanature, the cosmos, the universe, or the higher power. In any case, we are called into the midst of human suffering. This is the role of the bodhisattva – to […]

Positive Emotions and Your Health – NIH News in Health, August 2015

A growing body of research suggests that having a positive mental outlook might benefit your physical health. Some evidence hints that emotional wellness can be improved by developing certain skills. Source: Positive Emotions and Your Health – NIH News in Health, August 2015

Words of Wisdom from Lao Tzu Part 2

Here is part 2 of the words of wisdom from Lao Tzu are from his famous book, Tao Te Ching. We are taught that “The tao that can be told of is not the absolute tao,” so please take this to heart as you explore these teachings. On being soft and slow: “The soft overcomes […]