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
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How to Stay Positive in a Negative World – Purpose Fairy.
– Pema Chödrön, “How to Fail”
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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
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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
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3 Easy Ways to Fake It ’til You Make It Without Being Deceitful – Purpose Fairy.
It’s Up to You | May 11, 2015
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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 […]
Son’s Unforgettable Mother’s Day Delivery Brought Tears to My Eyes – Purpose Fairy
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Son’s Unforgettable Mother’s Day Delivery Brought Tears to My Eyes – Purpose Fairy.
“Meditation Blues” by Stephen Levine
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“Meditation Blues” by Stephen Levine Sometimes it breaks my heart to watch my mind— cold, self interest, insistent fear and judgment, whispered insults, vengeful fantasies, triumph and despair. A conditioned unfolding so impersonal, we take it personally. Sometimes aghast at the casual cruelty of even minor fears and celebrations. Sometimes it breaks my heart to […]
The Only Solution is Love
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Happy Mother’s Day This poem is for all you mother’s out there. The Buddhist teachings tell us that we were all each others’ mothers in past lives. This makes today a celebration for everyone! The Only Solution is Love We have all known the long loneliness. We have learned that the only solution is love, […]
Shake Off the Sadness and Learn How to Be Happy Again – Purpose Fairy
May 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Shake Off the Sadness and Learn How to Be Happy Again – Purpose Fairy.
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