Tag Archives: money

On giving it all away and being someone else’s synchronicity

Posted on November 7, 2020 by lolkin

First there was the money plant that my sister gave me. Right after that a sum of money equivalent to my ex monthly income manifested itself. It did not magically fall from the sky, it was a result of previous … Continue reading →

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“Losing is satori. Winning is illusion.” — Kodo Sawaki Roshi

Posted on October 10, 2020 by lolkin

Western values based culture teaches us that winning, climbing the ladder, reaching the peak is the ultimate goal. “The winner takes it all”. Losers are pitied and no one wants to be one. At the same time those who actually reach … Continue reading →

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A little poorer and a little more obscure… Here is to a simpler, minimalist 2018! #happiness

Posted on December 23, 2017 by lolkin

At the start of 2017 I wrote: I start 2017 with a firm belief that less is more and freedom is everything. I want time, for my family, creativity, spiritual growth and development, I want quality of life. Be it … Continue reading →

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Dalai Lama – happiness is measured by whether you have inner peace in your heart

Posted on March 12, 2016 by lolkin

This post on Facebook helped me finally nail how I define success and why I made career choices in my life that I made. It’s not about title or money, it’s about whether you made peace with yourself. Buddha had … Continue reading →

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Need More Than 24 Hours A Day? Think Again

Posted on June 7, 2014 by lolkin

In my recent post about stress I have discovered that apparently stress has same physical symptoms as courage (this is not scientific but seems plausible enough), so in some cases it may make sense to reframe feeling stressed as being brave. … Continue reading →

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Money vs Happiness: What Is Money?

Posted on September 22, 2013 by lolkin

I am writing a new piece (in Russian), dedicated to my son. The idea is to share key lessons that life has taught me, in case I am not there to show/ tell him. Presumptuous, I know. Bear with me. There … Continue reading →

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