Humans create in the moment. Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever ... Read More about Being Spontaneous
Friday
Retreating: Taking a Spiritual Vacation
Time away from a thing vigorously pursued can refresh. To retreat is to remove ourselves physically, intellectually and emotionally from our cares, usually for an extended time. It reduces ... Read More about Retreating: Taking a Spiritual Vacation
Being Determined, Steadfast
Being determined is holding fast, pursuing dreams and goals despite obstacles and setbacks. ... Read More about Being Determined, Steadfast
Acting with Urgency and Intensity
Urgency is the flip side of patience, and like patience, it has its time and place. We are now faced with the fact, my friends, that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of ... Read More about Acting with Urgency and Intensity
Being a World Citizen
For those of us who are committed to honoring everyone’s intrinsic worth, citizenship is not limited by political divisions. . . . my country is the world, and my religion is to do good. [Thomas ... Read More about Being a World Citizen
Being Imperturbable
Difficult circumstances do not shake courageous people. Imperturbability is equanimity with an attitude. It places focus on the external forces to be overcome, in contrast with equanimity, which ... Read More about Being Imperturbable
Being Concerned
Love implies concern. ... Read More about Being Concerned
Being Clear
In communication, clarity is essential. Within the self, clarity can reflect certainty. Sometimes that is to the good. Always try to use the language so as to make quite clear what you mean and ... Read More about Being Clear
Being Comprehensive
There is no precision without comprehensiveness - things would be missing. Another characterizing feature of transcendence is comprehensiveness. The transcendent person leaves no stone unturned. ... Read More about Being Comprehensive