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Unveiling Ignorance
Try imagining a scene of a person who lives a life where he is unaware that whatever he experiences through any of the sense doors, moment to moment, are all being mistakenly interpreted. But he is totally unaware of it.
A Soliloquy
Can I do it? Honestly, I don’t know. But, why did you agree to do it? As I reflect, I can understand the conditions prevailing when I agreed to take on this writing task which is my first time contributing to the WISE sendblast. Will I do a good job?
In The Quest Of Spiritual Pursuit
Have we taken a moment to ponder as we walk the journey of turning inwards, what is it that we wish to pursue from this journey?
As You Think, So Shall You Become
When we form judgments about others we seldom notice that the judgment is actually a thought arising in our own mind.
The Solution is within the Problem – Mind
It is indeed touching how the above phrase is being poetically rendered to express the problem and also the solution of all human suffering. As a start, it is incorrect to state that "suffering" is only associated with humans since universally, where there is the presence of "mind", suffering is inevitable.
The Unknown Foe Within
Do you know there is a foe within you? “Foe” may not be the exact expression to describe what is hidden within you that you are not aware and its nature is to produce unnecessary stress and suffering.
Thank You
Thank you for having been part of WISE's newsletter community over the past year(s). We trust that our bi-weekly sharing has been helpful in guiding you toward a more wholesome life and cultivation of awareness + wisdom.
Another You
There is another you hidden from sight, not yet known or unravelled. That you is a better side of you. If you have not met it, you will always consider this present you as your best.
Worldly Path and Spiritual Path
I would like to share a story with you. I watched a series on Netflix not long ago called Messiah. The scenes were in the modern day 21st century.
Paradox Of The Seek & Sought
This which is seeking
~ is that which is sought,
and that which is sought,
~ is this which is seeking.
The Loop Of Pull & Push
Life is a loop. We probably didn’t notice that. It looks like we are having a new experience each day and seemingly each day gives us new satisfaction.
The Great Pretender
Portray a calm front when you are angry.
Laugh away when you are sad.
Act wise when ignorance is looming.
Be kind when you actually do not like his/her presence.
Mind Healing
Wonder how much pain most of us went through as a child? Seeing and/or hearing family members shouting at each other, being scolded for something we felt unfair about…
View Run The World
Recently, when doing volunteer work, some technical glitches happened.
Before the mind was able to fully compose itself, I found myself on the keyboard trying to rescue the situation, just to ensure things would not go haywire.
A Beautiful Life
Growing up was relatively pleasant but not without any dramas of course. Most things were taken care of in general but not without skills, morals, diligence, determination, and discipline on my part.
Seeing Things As They Really Are
To "see things as they really are" – what does it mean exactly?
Start your journey
A thousand mile journey starts with a baby step. Start yours today!