Acting out of love is one of the keys to being a spiritual warrior. It's how we face the world in an open and accepting way, rather than constricting and closing off our hearts. The reason to be …
Right Action, Right Intention, And Letting Go Of Control
There's been something I've been needing to write about, but didn't feel ready to write about, until now. I still can't reveal the details for several reasons, but I need to get the basic experience …
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Zen And The Art Of Not Being An Asshole
Last week I was in Boston with my parents. At the end of the trip, we were pulling into the rental car place before heading to the airport. As we drove through the parking lot, a guy who was walking …
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How to Use the Buddhist Concept of “Right Effort” to Have a Better Dating Life
The Problem: You want a relationship, but don't know how to balance effort with patience.The Solution: You employ "Right Effort," putting your energy in the right place, but letting go of control of …
Nine Ways To Be A Spiritual Warrior
I've been thinking a lot about the quote that started my last post about seeing everyone as your Buddha. I loved it so much I wanted to talk about it again here: "Only as a [spiritual] warrior can …
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Everyone is Your Buddha. Yes, Even That Douchebag.
"Only as a [spiritual] warrior can one withstand the path of knowledge. A warrior cannot complain or regret anything. His life is an endless challenge and challenges cannot possibly be good or bad. …
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