The ego is defined by self-motivated desire, or compulsively asking “what’s in it for me?” Paradoxically, this habit often shows up more subtly as a desire for spiritual awakening, which tends to prevent its occurrence. Close observation of desire’s mechanism reveals the futility of self-seeking and allows a more peaceful relationship to life and the…
Things don’t always work out like we think they will. That can be disappointing. What’s the remedy? Be in the Now. What does that mean? It means becoming present. It means stepping back and noticing that things don’t always work out the way you want and that’s okay. It means watching your mind and noticing that you…
Everyone around you may be lying, but that doesn’t mean you have to lie. Liars may seem to have an advantage, but they never really do. People lie to gain some kind of temporary advantage in the world. It may seem to work, but it never does. Eventually the truth catches up to them. Eventually…