We’re All Weird… and We’re Not

There's an entire universe within us. We are connected to mysterious forces which we can't perceive or understand, but which control the way we behave, the way we live our lives. Where do our thoughts come from? What is the origin of the ideas that catch our attention, sometimes even become obsessions? Where do our … Continue reading We’re All Weird… and We’re Not

1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 80: Do We Really Believe in Equality?

Do we sincerely and honestly believe in equality, as more than a fantasy, as something that could one day actually be? Excuse me for asking, it's just not easy to see. So many people have oppressed the rest throughout history, so they can feel above the rest, exterminate those who they didn't regard equally, as … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 80: Do We Really Believe in Equality?

1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 79: Placing Motivation in the Right Direction.

Motivation is essential if we wish to succeed at any task, without a doubt. However, if our motivation is applied towards the wrong things then we are doing nothing but wasting time of our precious lives, and exerting energy which we should be using for other more important things. Sometimes we wish to do something … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 79: Placing Motivation in the Right Direction.

1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 74: “The Trouble Is You Think You Have Time.”

Jack Kornfield said that "the trouble is you think you have time.” We all think we have enough time. We know that there are important things which have never been said up to this point, things which probably should have been done a long time ago. We know that we have to set things straight … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 74: “The Trouble Is You Think You Have Time.”

1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 73: Use Your Talents to Shine A Light.

Life's about sacrifice, you gotta put in work because people's hearts have grown cold as ice. No one is obligated to lend a helping hand, so don't expect anyone to understand. But the trick is to not grow bitter and cold, even as we constantly witness the wicked ways in which life in this world … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 73: Use Your Talents to Shine A Light.

1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 71: Humility and Balance in Life and Spirituality.

What is addiction and what is recreation? Where is the line between harmless fun and reckless behavior? Are some addictions worse than others, and if one doesn't mind being addicted, then is it a problem? Life is about balance, as I'm sure we've all heard or perhaps realized for ourselves, and Buddha suggested we follow … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 71: Humility and Balance in Life and Spirituality.

1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 70: The Mysteries of Life and Writing.

70 days into this writing goal, every day writing a thousand words and posting them on here. I'm not sure of what my purpose for this goal actually is, but I'm glad it's become a daily habit to write. I wish I enjoyed it more though, since sometimes it seems like just one more goal … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 70: The Mysteries of Life and Writing.

1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 69: Persevere Through Life’s Hardships.

Times are always hard for many people around the globe. If things are going well for one person, someone else's world appears to be crumbling down. We all can be sure that, if we are not struggling now, we will have to struggle at some point in the future. We will be afflicted by numerous … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 69: Persevere Through Life’s Hardships.

1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 68: Be Thankful for Life.

Remember to be thankful for all the blessings in your life. I just want to take this day to get some personal thanks down, a lot of things I'm thankful for, things I couldn't do without. I'm thankful because I'm blessed, as we all are, I'm thankful that my life hasn't been too rough, although … Continue reading 1,000 WORDS (2nd attempt): DAY 68: Be Thankful for Life.