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How to alleviate anger in 3 seconds
Shunmyō Masuno is a Zen Buddhist priest who wrote How to let things go (the quote above is from it). I needed to let go of some righteous anger so bought Masuno’s book. I love the affirmation above. I used … Continue reading
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“May practice become a path”
May my heart turn to practiceMay practice become a pathMay this path dissolve confusionMay confusion become wisdom —Ken McLeod
A lesson from a window
When we stayed in Sicily, our flat had 3 layer windows – a blackout part, a glass window and a mosquito net. For the duration of our stay, I complained that the flat was stuffy and opening windows did not … Continue reading
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Breathe in before talking (Ken McLeod)
It is all about remembering and acting from the right place rather than reacting. Of course, the trick is to remember to breathe in in the first place 😂 It’s a whole practice on its own.
“Illusionaries” immersive art experience in London, UK
I went to this exhibition end of last year. It was an experience! It’s still on until end of February 2025 (find out more here). A must for anyone who is into plant medicines, mind exploration or Alex Grey’s psychedelic … Continue reading
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I can handle this
Loved this affirmation by Michael Singer which I heard on his podcast. He was talking about how we repress emotions that we can’t process instead of staying with them, facing them and letting them flow through us without causing a … Continue reading
Practicing the Diamond Sutra with Ken McLeod
Ken McLeod is a U.S.-based teacher of Tibetan Buddhism. He has a talent to explain complex Buddhist concepts in a simple, fun and profound way. I’ve listened to his six-part talk on the Diamond Sutra and highly recommend it. You … Continue reading
Against Perfectionism Or How to Enjoy Being a Fuck Up by Anthony Tshering
It is important to define what “self-love” is, however. It is not the praise of our parents or society for “doing well” or “achieving.” It is not the easy victories of vanity, of being beloved by the outside world. Those … Continue reading
Reflecting on the year end and welcoming the new year
It’s that time of the year when we think back and plan ahead. How was your year, fellow nomads? Whereas the main themes for me remain Peace, Freedom and being grateful for the present moment, I like to reflect on … Continue reading
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Affirmation for Freedom
I am free. From karma of all actions — prenatal, past, present — I am free. I forged my own fetters but now I dissolve them with the… torch of wisdom. I alone, through my own past actions, am the … Continue reading
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