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 …
What is Transcendence? The True Top of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
"Man's true fulfillment depends upon communion with that which transcends him." — Heschel This post includes Maslow's writing on transcendence from The Farther Reaches of Human Nature (Amazon). Note: You can use these links to read my "Farther …
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20 Conscious Themes from “The Untethered Soul” by Michael Singer (Book Summary)
I wish I would have read The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Amazon) by Michael Singer before reading Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth (book summary). The Untethered Soul is a great gateway to spirituality and written in plain language. I …
30+ Sadhguru Quotes from the Yogi, Mystic & Visionary on Seeking, Inner Engineering, & More
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 …
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 …
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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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