Let me first clarify what I mean by a “bad idea” here. “Bad idea” means ineffective, at best and stopping progress, at worst. “Learning from mistakes” is an expression strongly rooted not only in our language, but also our thinking. It is accepted as a sound piece of advice for some or a trivial […]
The mantra “be more with less” or “less is more” resonates perfectly with the idea of conscious living. Not surprisingly, it has become one of the two challenges I work on this year. It is a huge challenge for me as my natural inclination is to elaborate, which usually mean to do more than less. Over the […]
“It is an old ironic habit of human beings to run faster when we have lost our way.” Rollo May Paraphrazing the quote above, we run faster or attempt to do more when we are lost, overwhelmed and don’t know what to do. Turning back, being still or letting go may be the hardest things […]
Your distinction between needs and wants determines the quality of your life. It may lead as far as the difference between mediocre and remarkable. Needs are the essential or necessary things that support your well-being. On all levels. Wants are of two kinds. The first kind are your long-term intents and deep desires.These are […]
“In the depth of the winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” Albert Camus The dark hours There are times when the dark hours come. Sometimes these hours span days, months or even years. It feels that the darkness is everywhere because it is in the heart. Darkness fills […]