I recently came across Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev—Indian yogi, mystic, visionary, and author of Inner Engineering. Who is Sadhguru? Sadhguru is often described as a contemporary guru, since he belongs to no particular tradition and incorporates … [Read more...]
The Definition & Next Evolution of “Simple Living, High Thinking”
I've seen "simple living, high thinking" a few times lately, so I took that as a sign to do some digging about it. It's a bonus that I also find the phrase intriguing and subject to personal interpretation. I figured there would be some original … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Life Purpose Showdown: 55 Ways Eckhart Tolle (“A New Earth”) & Rick Warren (“Purpose Driven Life”) Say the Same Thing
Hang with me on this one. At first glance, you may be surprised to see the names Eckhart Tolle and Rick Warren in the same sentence. Your surprise may turn to sheer shock when I propose to you that 80-90% of their message is the same. How could that … [Read more...]
A Deep Look at “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle (Book Summary #1)
This is the first of three posts in a book summary series on Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth. You can jump to the other two posts here: Your Purpose on "A New Earth" (Eckhart Tolle Book Summary #2) Humanity's Evolution to "A New Earth" (Eckhart … [Read more...]
Your Purpose on “A New Earth” (Eckhart Tolle Book Summary #2)
This is the second of three posts in a book summary series on Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth. You can jump to the other two posts here: A Deep Look at "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle (Book Summary #1) Humanity's Evolution to "A New Earth" … [Read more...]
Humanity’s Evolution to “A New Earth” (Eckhart Tolle Book Summary #3)
This is the third of three posts in a book summary series on Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth. You can jump to the other two posts here: A Deep Look at "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle (Book Summary #1) Your Purpose on "A New Earth" (Eckhart Tolle … [Read more...]
3 Profound Life Lessons from “This is Water” by David Foster Wallace
In 2005, David Foster Wallace delivered the "This is Water" commencement speech at Kenyon College. I've studied and written about the most viewed commencement speeches in the past, but this one is special. In just over 20 minutes, he covers the … [Read more...]
