Spiritual awakening is quite the topic, to say the least. If you’ve experienced any kind of spiritual awakening, you know… And you also know there’s levels to it. Many, many levels. That’s why quotes can be helpful. They’re little bits of wisdom that you can contemplate and open up new Read more…
Not much is known about Lao Tzu. His name, also rendered as Laozi, simply means “Old Master.” Lao Tzu is the supposed author of the classic spiritual text, the Tao Te Ching. I’ve read the Tao Te Ching several times, and it’s one of my favorite books ever. Every time, Read more…
I used to dismiss fiction as useless… “I need information,” was my battle cry. I would constantly scour websites and books for knowledge to improve myself with. Then one day, I heard Tim Ferriss talk about how fiction changed his life. If you aren’t familiar with him, Tim Ferriss an Read more…
What’s the basis of almost every spiritual, self-help book? Being present! Why? Because it is the most fundamental state, the most fundamental practice and the most fundamental skill. When you’re present, you can fully experience life. When you’re present, you stop projecting into the past or future. When you’re present, Read more…
“Beauty is the purgation of superfluities.” – Michelangelo This quote by Michelangelo epitomizes the idea of Essentialism. What the Renaissance man meant by that poetic phrase was this: beauty is the removal of the unnecessary. All aspects of beauty, all aspects of a beautiful life, simply emerge when we let Read more…
Life is a beautiful mystery. Life is a video game. Life is a challenge. Life is a playground. Life is a learning experience. Life is all of those things, none of those things and much more all at the same time. Life is here and now, yet endlessly enigmatic and Read more…
Life is defined by experiences… Our experiences make us who we are. Experiences mold our character and sculpt our unique personality. It is through a diverse array of experiences that makes the most interesting people who they are. These experiences come to fruition when we consciously choose to step out of our comfort zone. When we travel Read more…
1. “Absorb what is useful, Discard what is not, Add what is uniquely your own.” – Bruce Lee 2. “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” – Johann Wolfgang Van Goethe 3. “Infinite Love is the only truth – Read more…