“To a worm in horseradish, the world is horseradish.”
- Yiddish idiom
Julien Smith writes about the implied violence in rap music and real violence:
when this implied (though explicit) violence turns to real violence, we all of a sudden switch from being really impressed to being horrified.
Why?
This is an important question, because there’s a serious disconnect between [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 10 of 10 - Realization
Chi
Jnana Paramita
Realization
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of spiritual intelligence. I pursue highest knowledge!
The last aspect of the superhero is perhaps the most important, because it makes all the other powers make sense. The power [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 9 of 10 - Power

Riki
Bala Paramita
Power
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of spiritual power. I allow nothing to stop me!
If effort is the engine of your superhero work, and vow is your intent to get where you’re going, power [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 8 of 10 - Vow
Gan
Pranidhana Paramita
Vow
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of focusing unstoppable intent. I direct my aim!
The world, full of distractions, conspires to take you off course, as mentioned in the powers of effort and meditation. Most [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 7 of 10 - Skillful Means
Hoben
Upaya Paramita
Skillful Means
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of finding the best way for success. I effectively encourage results!
“Just do it” is great - momentum more often than not will generate results over inaction, [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 6 of 10 - Transcendent Wisdom
Hannya
Prajna Paramita
Transcendent Wisdom
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of knowing highest truth. I keep sight of the big picture!
Have you ever gotten so caught up in the details of an argument that you forgot [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 5 of 10 - Meditation
Zenjo
Dhyana Paramita
Meditation
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of concentrated awareness. I am in the moment here and now!
Our society conspires against you every moment of every day to take you off course, away from your [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 4 of 10 - Effort
Shojin
Virya Paramita
Effort
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of courageous, diligent effort. I work to make things happen!
The ability to make things happen, to get motivated to jump in and get the job done, the reputation [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 3 of 10 - Patience
Ninniku
Kshanti Paramita
Patience
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of tolerant patience. I do not take opposition personally!
The musician Munk has a striking lyric in one of his songs - for every light that shines, a shadow [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 1 of 10 - Generosity
Fu Sei
Dana Paramita
Generosity
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of generously caring for others. I want to make the world a better place!
The foundation of your superhero powers rests on your desire to make the world [...]

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