Andy Weir's short story, The Egg, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. If you haven't heard of it until now, don't feel too bad. I was late to the game too. Here's how you can catch up. Read it: You can read the original short story …
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 …
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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5 Life Lessons Learned from The Alchemist’s Secret of Happiness Story
Looking for the full book summary? You can find it here: 15 Legendary Themes & 75 Quotes from “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho (Book Summary) A Short Story about the Secret of Happiness from The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho "A certain …
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A Memorable Short Story about Spiritual Accomplishments & Eternal Life from “Man’s Search for Meaning”
A Memorable Short Story about Spiritual Accomplishments & Eternal Life from Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl While reading Man's Search for Meaning, there was one simple, short story in particular that stuck with me. In Viktor …
On Enlightenment: 3 Meanings of the “Chop Wood, Carry Water” Zen Quote
We were recently having dinner with friends when a (highly intelligent) friend said, "All I want to do is chop wood in the forest." It immediately reminded me of the simple—yet profound—quote below. So, I did some homework on it. Here's …
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