words and pictures....
July 14, 2014
Walking is an exercise in contemplation for me, whether I walk alone or with a friend, my mind traverses the path in front of me and delves into the deepest thoughts in my mind. I am reminded of the words of Sam Keen on walking in his seminal book, Hymns to an Unknown God
June 19, 2014
J. Krishnamurti on suffering and happiness…
The Truth of what is happiness will come if I know how to listen. I must know how to listen to suffering; if I can listen to suffering I can listen to happiness, because that is what I am. ~ The Book of Life: Daily Meditations with Krishnamurti
June 12, 2014
“The more often you listen to your discriminating awareness, the more easily you will be able to change your negative moods yourself, see through them, and even laugh at them for the absurd dramas and ridiculous illusions that they are.” – Sogyal Rinpoche
June 11, 2014
I am studying Existential Philosophy during Summer semester at UMass Amherst’s UWW. Suffice to say that studying existential philosophy can cause the self to reflect on the themes of the study in a very personal way.
I have struggled throughout my life, yet I still try always to maintain a sense of happiness regardless of my struggles because the very weight of one’s struggling can pull you down into darkness and depression. It is not always easy to maintain a sense of happiness because that weight can be so oppressive that sometimes it takes great deal of strength to throw it off and live life authentically with joy.
J. Krishnamurti says in The Book of Life
June 9, 2014
“In awareness there is no becoming, there is no end to be gained. There is silent observation without choice and condemnation, from which there come understanding. In this process when thought and feeling unfold themselves, which is only possible when there is neither acquisition nor acceptance, then there comes an extendsional awareness, all the hidden layers and their significance are revealed.”
~ J. Krishnamurti
June 6, 2014
The power of intent when practiced can be a very useful tool if used for the greater good, including your own. We must re-mind ourselves that negative thoughts work like postive thoughts, and always strive to release the negativity that arises. To use our intent is an affirmation of positive thought aimed towards our goals and desires. The universe is always listening…
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