Woah. It's been awhile since I've said that after reading something. But, Who am I? The Teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi (Amazon or free online in 30+ languages) deserves it. It's short, but I had to read it 3 times before I started to …
The World’s Timeless Wisdom from “Stillness is the Key” by Ryan Holiday (Book Summary)
In Stillness is the Key (Amazon), I feel like Ryan Holiday simply set out to write a guide to the good life—it just so happens that you can weave a theme of stillness through that guide. If you're new to philosophy or spirituality, this book is …
Zen Stages of Enlightenment: The Ten Bulls or Ten Oxherding Pictures (Short Story)
Although I'm already familiar with most of the topics in Ryan Holiday's new book, Stillness is the Key (book summary), I'm grateful that the book introduced me to this story. Holiday says: One of the best stories in Zen literature is a series of ten …
Happiness 301: The Master’s Guide for How to be Happy Spiritually (Presence, Letting Go, Transcendence, Joy)
This is the final post in the 3-part happiness series. Jump to the first or second post here: Happiness 101: The Beginner's Guide for How to be Happy (Money, Simplicity, Relationships, Culture) Happiness 201: The Advanced Guide for How to be …
Keeping up with the Spiritual Joneses: The other side of Ego that Spiritual Narcissism, Virtue Signalling & Moral Grandstanding have in Common
When I say the word "ego," what's the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe "ego" immediately makes you think of a "big ego"—someone who thinks they are a big deal, superior to others, full of themselves, or too cool for school. The mental images …
The Stages of the Work from “The Wisdom of the Enneagram” (Short Story)
The Stages of the Work from The Wisdom of the Enneagram Book by Riso and Hudson The Stages of the Work is on the final page—page 383—of The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality …
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