There are a few effective practices that can make a great deal of difference in your life. The first is a technique that Krishnamurti taught. He maintained that this was his "secret to life." Krishnamurti looked at every situation and reminded himself that: IT DOESN'T MATTER! We make situations matter. Good lord, the time and energy we expendRead more
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Compassion II
How full is your cup? If you are a typical Westerner, you will focus on what you don't have. Ask that question to someone living in the Third or Fourth world and they will focus on the things they do have - what's in their cup. Our lives in this culture are so built around "stuff" that we loseRead more
The Problem With Problems
No one likes having problems. We want an idyllic life, free from stress and difficulty. Most of us long for a life on a south sea island, free from kids and other people, no obligations, no hassles, no problems and free chocolate – right? You’d think the way some people keep their lives in constant tumult that theyRead more
Having Hurt Feelings
OK, so your partner said something hurtful and it stung! You are wounded, angry and you feel betrayed. Inside, you feel like you have leprosy. No one likes being in these situations, even though we all end up there from time to time. When something like this happens we usually get caught up in the drama and feelingRead more