The word ‘yoga’ comes from the same root as the word ‘yoke’. A yoke is used to bind two animals together. In much the same way, yoga is the art and science of coming together with the Absolute, with the spirit and consciousness of all that is, with what we might normally call God. Yoga … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 136: Yoga: Work and Concentration
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500 WORDS, DAY 108: Perspective
It seems to me like life really does come down to perspective. While a case can be made for the idea that life is good and that therefore human beings are ultimately good, there’s also quite a case to be made for the idea that humanity and the planet are ultimately evil and corrupt. Although … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 108: Perspective
500 WORDS, DAY 65: Appreciating Uncertainty
I think it would do us all a lot of good to embrace the uncertainty of life, to have an open and inviting attitude towards change, even when we know if could be uncomfortable or even totally dreadful. Now, I don’t speak as an authority on this at all. I love my life, and the … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 65: Appreciating Uncertainty
500 WORDS, DAY 35: I Am That I Am
We left off yesterday with the question of whether time is the ultimate reality or the ultimate illusion? We take time for granted precisely because it feels no different than reality itself. What’s the feeling of time? Think about it. Isn’t it just the feeling of life passing by, therefore being the feeling behind every … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 35: I Am That I Am
500 WORDS, DAY 18: Hypocrisy and Attachment to Past Identities
Yesterday I was criticizing the majority of mainstream hip-hop artists, especially the newer ones, for pushing dangerous, detrimental messages in their music, and for putting the minimum effort into perfecting their craft or trying to create anything innovative or original. Today, before we move forward with that idea, there’s something I just have to state … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 18: Hypocrisy and Attachment to Past Identities
500 WORDS, DAY 4: Reality as Duality from an Artist’s Perspective
This is my fourth day posting 500 words. The topic loosely follows from what I started writing about on Day 1. If you want to start reading from the beginning of this endeavor, check out DAY 1. If you want to start reading from yesterday’s post, check out DAY 2. … So, about the corruption … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 4: Reality as Duality from an Artist’s Perspective
DAY 35 (1000 WORDS, 3rd attempt)
Yesterday I wrote about my fascination with learning about spiritual ideas from different religions and trying to learn if there's any common origin between them. Today I think I'll write about another fascination of mine, which might not be as intense anymore, but is still a part of my life, and was definitely a huge … Continue reading DAY 35 (1000 WORDS, 3rd attempt)
DAY 34 (1000 WORDS, 3rd attempt)
One of the biggest fascinations of my life has been with the root of spiritual truth. I always wonder where the great spiritual traditions stemmed from, because they all seem to share a lot of similarities yet they seem very difficult to reconcile if we get into the fine details. Jesus said "I and the … Continue reading DAY 34 (1000 WORDS, 3rd attempt)
DAY 27 (1000 WORDS, 3rd attempt)
Not sure what to write about tonight, really. I guess I'll just write about everything going on right now. I'm uploading daily beats, I'm writing my daily words, I'm trying to exercise every second day, whether jogging or doing yoga. It feels weird doing everything sober though, since I'm so used to being stoned all … Continue reading DAY 27 (1000 WORDS, 3rd attempt)
DAY 17 (1000 WORDS, 3rd attempt)
It's time to take control of your life and be who you were meant to be. It's time to let go of old attachments, to let go of all insecurities and doubts; life is simply too short to spend it crying over spilled milk. What's done is done, it is what it is. I have … Continue reading DAY 17 (1000 WORDS, 3rd attempt)
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