Tag Archives: Inspiration

The Joy of Being Present: Embrace Life One Step at a Time

In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves constantly striving for the next big thing, the next milestone, or the next achievement. But amidst the hustle and bustle, we tend to overlook the present moment and the joy it can bring. Embracing the philosophy of being where your feet are means focusing on the now,Continue reading “The Joy of Being Present: Embrace Life One Step at a Time”

Embracing the Silver Linings: The Unexpected Benefits of Suffering

Suffering, an inevitable part of the human experience, often feels unbearable and cruel. However, it also possesses the potential to contribute to our personal growth and self-discovery. By examining the benefits of suffering, we can learn to find meaning and purpose during difficult times. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the positive aspectsContinue reading “Embracing the Silver Linings: The Unexpected Benefits of Suffering”

The Perils of Personal Gratification: Why a Service-Based Life Leads to Greater Fulfillment

In today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven society, it’s easy to fall into the trap of seeking personal gratification as the ultimate goal. However, this pursuit can have adverse effects on our well-being and overall happiness. In contrast, a service-based life, centered on contributing to the welfare of others, can lead to a more fulfilling existence. This blogContinue reading “The Perils of Personal Gratification: Why a Service-Based Life Leads to Greater Fulfillment”

The Purpose of Life: An Endless Quest for Meaning

Throughout human history, people have sought to understand the purpose of life, often turning to religion, philosophy, or personal introspection. While there is no universal answer to this question, our understanding of life’s purpose can shape how we live, interact with others, and approach our goals. This blog post will explore some of the commonContinue reading “The Purpose of Life: An Endless Quest for Meaning”

Tao Te Ching Day 86: An End to An End

“After settling a great dispute There must be remaining resentments How can this be considered good? Therefore, the sage holds the left part of the contract But does not demand payment from the other person Those who have virtue hold the contract Those without virtue hold the collections The Heavenly Tao has no favorites ItContinue reading “Tao Te Ching Day 86: An End to An End”

Tao Te Ching Day 73: Haiku

Growing through time, peace Moving fast, speeding by, death. Sunrise, sunset, Tao. Those who are on tiptoes cannot stand Those who straddle cannot walk Those who flaunt themselves are not clear Those who presume themselves are not distinguished Those who praise themselves have no merit Those who boast about themselves do not last Those withContinue reading “Tao Te Ching Day 73: Haiku”

Tao Te Ching Day 71: “The Room” How To Become A Taoist Sage

“I have three treasures I hold on to them and protect them The first is called compassion The second is called conservation The third is called not daring to be ahead in the world. (Humility) TTC 67 (Lin) So, you want to be a Taoist Sage, well here it is for you folks, the secretContinue reading “Tao Te Ching Day 71: “The Room” How To Become A Taoist Sage”

Tao Te Ching Day 67: A Prayer

I keep coming back to the word “Contentment.” The word means a state of happiness and satisfaction. The Tao Te Ching says, “There is no crime greater than greed, No disaster greater than discontentment No fault greater than avarice Thus the satisfaction of contentment is the lasting satisfaction“ TTC 46 (Lin) Avarice means extreme greedContinue reading “Tao Te Ching Day 67: A Prayer”

Tao Te Ching Day 54: Leaving The Cage

The reality is this; bills are not going to pay themselves. Kids need food; some, like me, needed more than others, haha. It is scary as hell to go after your dream. It is also scary to trust that what you need is already available to you right now and that WBT is just distracting us from the fact that the cage has been left wide open. There is a Universe so big beautiful, and abundant right outside if only we could take our little gerbil lips of that WBT.