Even though we all live in the present, we often think we are driven by the past. Alan Watts did just that in his talk "Living In The Present" using a boat analogy....
Category: Philosophy
"There is nothing outside of you..." - M. Musashi: Advancing Yourself
There are many wise quotes and often they sound like a rather trivial phrase. But that doesn't mean they hold much truth and great benefit - if we take them to heart. This quote...
"...from the thoughts the soul takes its color" - Marcus Aurelius
"According to the nature of the objects which thou most commonly imaginest, thy disposition also will be determined; for from thoughts the soul takes its color." - Marcus Aurelius When...
The Japanese concept Ikigai, holds for some time more and more entrance, in our western world. However, I have noticed that we Westerners, this concept to - what would be the...
I see most clearly the need for emotional distance at times when a lot is happening quickly and you are more likely to be overwhelmed by the situation than actually directing it.For example....
It's a great feeling every time I get into the flow state. It used to happen from time to time. By sheer coincidence. And I wasn't really aware of what was happening. In the flow to...