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How to deal with people who unleash the anger or rage in you
Ram Dass has been my guru for the past couple of years. I love this quote of his. I finally understand that when someone yells at me or is angry with me, it’s their self hatred, their pain with themselves … Continue reading
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The dragonfly story #grieving #loss
One of my best friends has recently lost her father. When she told me, I burst into tears – so strong was her pain and my grief. I shared with her the dragonfly story that I heard as a German … Continue reading
Shadow Work Journal by Loner Wolf
I have been writing offline a lot lately, partially because I am working through the Loner Wolf‘s Shadow Work Journal. I highly recommend it. It’s a compilation of exercises that help you uncover your dark, repressed side. I believe that uncovering … Continue reading
The Manifesto of Encouragement by Danielle LaPorte
“Right now: There are Tibetan Buddhist monks in a temple in the Himalayas endlessly reciting mantras for the cessation of your suffering and for the flourishing of your happiness. Someone you haven’t met yet is already dreaming of adoring you. … Continue reading
Sense of non-sense – The Book by Alan Watts
Recently, as part of the UK Psychedelic Society’s reading list, I discovered The Book: On The Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are by Alan Watts. I highly recommend reading it. I’ve included top 3 quotes below: Each organism is the … Continue reading
How can someone figure out their purpose in life?
I grappled with this question for years. Of course the answer is as simple as it’s difficult. And it’s only recently that I actually felt it. Below is an extract from Jack Kornfield’s book titled ‘After The Ecstasy, The Laundry’ … Continue reading
Chores as a way to enlightenment. Washing dishes as a meditation
These past couple of weeks I’ve been reading like mad. Suddenly there is so much new stuff to learn and the books landing on my radar are just amazing. If you are interested in a book carefully cataloguing various stories … Continue reading
‘Go ahead, light your candles and burn your incense and ring your bells…’
Yep, not fun being on the anvil and letting go of the brass – nowhere near gold I am afraid and it is not getting any easier. But I do love the process… You know that question – if you … Continue reading
Be a loner (to all introverts out there)
Being an introvert is absolutely fine! Focus on your strengths – many historic figures and amazing people were introverts. Feeling different is ok – you will come to realise that you are not so different, everything and everyone is one. … Continue reading
Tao Te Ching – doing nothing
I continue to read Tao Te Ching – here is another quote I loved. Is this what Ram Dass means when he says “I can do nothing for you but work on myself… you can do nothing for me but … Continue reading
Universe is the jewel that is my heart
So I am reading my first book by Ram Dass. And I loved this quote where he explains the meaning of the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra:
Nomad of the Universe 