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The Dude on Meditation & Buddhism
The Dude on Meditation & Buddhism The link below is to a really interesting interview with Jeff Bridges referred to me by my brother, and I realize not the typical post for this blog, but there is a connection. For … Continue reading
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Tagged big lebowski, buddhism, happiness, jeff bridges, life, meditation, movies, serenity, the dude
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Happiness, Worry & the Dalai Lama’s Thoughts
Happiness, Worry & the Dalai Lama’s Thoughts If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it’s not fixable, then there is no help … Continue reading
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Tagged buddhism, cares, dalai lama, happiness, happy, inspiration, life, relaxation, worry
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The Benefits of Meditation
The Benefits of Meditation Meditation can help us embrace our worries, our fear, our anger; and that is very healing. We let our own natural capacity of healing do the work. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Originally posted January 2015 Tonight … Continue reading
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Tagged buddhism, Christmas, concentration, happiness, health, holidays, meditation, positivity, reflection
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Happiness Resources: Mindfulness
Happiness Resources: Mindfulness The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing. ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn Tonight a look at an idea that … Continue reading
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Tagged buddhism, happiness, meditation, mindfulness, philosophy, psychology, thich nhat hanh, wisdom
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Indecision and Procrastination: the enemies of happiness
Indecision and Procrastination: the enemies of happiness The best way to get things done is to start ~ Author Unknown Indecision is a thief that steals our success, our confidence, our time and by extension our happiness. Many times we … Continue reading
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Tagged buddhism, deng ming-dao, exploration, happiness, happy, indecision, inspiration, life, procrastination, taoism
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Happiness and Values
Happiness and Values Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power ~ Lao Tzu Originally posted in August, 2017 So today my friends I’m on the horns of a dilemma, you see a potential opportunity has come my way … Continue reading
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Tagged buddhism, core values, dalai lama, happiness, inspiration, life, spirituality, taoism, tibet, values
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The Dalai Lama on Compassion
The Dalai Lama on Compassion My basic belief is that first you need to realize the usefulness of compassion, that’s the key factor. Once you accept the fact that compassion is not something childish or sentimental, once you realize that … Continue reading
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Tagged buddhism, compassion, dalai lama, inspiration, life, philosophy, quotes, taoism
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Some happy words and images
Some happy words and images Kiss The Earth Walk and touch peace every moment. Walk and touch happiness every moment. Each step brings a fresh breeze. Each step makes a flower bloom. Kiss the Earth with your feet. Bring the … Continue reading
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Tagged buddhism, happiness, ireland, life, meditation, nature, peace, personal happiness, thich nhat hanh
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Resources for Being Mindful
Resources for being Mindful Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh The holidays are a … Continue reading
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Tagged buddhism, happiness, jeff bridges, meditation, mindfulness, reflection, the big lebowski, thich nhat hanh
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Happiness and Simplicity
Happiness and Simplicity If one’s life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied with what you have, is very vital: satisfaction with just enough food, clothing, and shelter to protect … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, buddhism, dalai lama, happiness, meditation, simplicity
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