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The Chinese Farmer
Once upon a time, there was a Chinese farmer who lost a horse when it ran away. All the neighbors that evening said “That’s too bad.” He said, “we’ll see.” A few days later, the horse came back and brought seven wild horses with it. That evening, all the neighbors said “That’s great.” The farmer […]
Read More >A Simple Rule for 2020
Happy New Year! 2020 promises to be a year of growth, challenges, and victories. It’s good to remember a simple rule as you start making (or avoiding!) small and big decisions: Never, never, never make a decision from a place of FEAR. When making a decision, allowing fear and doubt to influence it will result […]
Read More >Wu Hsin Quotes
• Preoccupation with the past is the study of echoes. Preoccupation with the future is the exercise of imagination. • Whatever is to come, let it come. Whatever is to leave, let it leave. To believe that this requires effort is an error. What effort must a towel make to absorb water? • Searching for […]
Read More >Symbology Of The Sun
The sun represents soul, father, career, ego, and how we are perceived by others as we express outwardly in life. In astrology a strong placement of the sun will give qualities like Leo, the constellation that is ruled by the sun. These qualities include confidence, leadership, loyalty, wanting to do something great in life, strong […]
Read More >Got emotions?
What is an emotion? When you say you feel ‘anxious’ or ‘peaceful’ or ‘fearful’ or ‘excited’, what is actually happening inside you? Take a moment right now, close your eyes and notice what you feel. Or, think of a situation in the past where you felt something, and determine what happened. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ […]
Read More >Got thoughts?
It is interesting to go through life ‘thinking’ every minute of the day without paying attention to what is actually happening when you have a thought. In practices of dis-attachment one often hears the advice ‘observe your thoughts; thoughts are like clouds in the sky, you can’t grab them, just watch them go by.’ What […]
Read More >How to Yoga
If you are new to yoga and looking to try it out, there are many choices. It’s important to understand that having ‘success’ with yoga means having the patience to find the right fit for you, because there is no such thing as ‘yoga is not for me’. There are many different styles of yoga […]
Read More >Symbology Of The Moon
The ability of the moon to affect the ocean’s tide is an indication of the power held by this luminary of the sky. Thus is should not be a surprise that the moon can also have an effect on us humans since we are made up of 70+ % water. In ancient times the moon […]
Read More >The Art of Allowing
Each one of us is the main character of our own story. A biography could be written about you like it has been written about so many others. Your character has a supporting cast, good times and challenging times, and a thread of intelligence that shows how the beginning of the story ties in to […]
Read More >Finding Joe
Have you heard of Joseph Campbell and his concept of Hero’s Journey? Joe studied the various mythologies of the ancients and determined that they have a common theme. The hero usually starts out in a comfortable, secure home. He or she sets out on an adventure, which requires no small amount of courage to begin. […]
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