Category: Buddhism
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Buddhism shows up in the funniest places
Go look for the lyrics to the Wu-Tang Clan’s “Life Changes” song, their tribute to ODB. Most of the sites on the Internet have “Asian language”, “Man speaks Mandarin” or something equivalent at the end of the song in lyrics transcription. It’s actually Sifu Shi Yan Ming, a refugee from China who escaped and sought…
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Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Fridays
Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Fridays Friday is about protection. Protection, in the traditional sense, is the mental state of actively burning away all of the negative influences you’re aware of in your life. Clear your mind if your schedule permits, and grab your media library. Indulge in a short…
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Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Thursdays
Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Thursdays Thursday is about mental focus. Correct thought, in the traditional sense, means thinking clearly, unimpeded by runaway distractions of every kind. Clear your mind if your schedule permits, and grab your media library. Indulge in a short movie clip, song, or personal saying that…
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Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Wednesdays
Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Wednesdays Wednesday is about communication. Correct communication, in the traditional sense, means speaking with purpose. Clear your mind if your schedule permits, and grab your media library. Indulge in a short movie clip, song, or personal saying that emphasizes ways of communicating effectively, powerfully, and…
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Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Tuesdays
Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Tuesdays Tuesday is all about action. Correct action, in the traditional sense, means doing things with purpose. Clear your mind if your schedule permits, and grab your media library. Indulge in a short movie clip, song, or personal saying that emphasizes decisive action and reaching…
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Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Mondays
Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Mondays Monday is the traditional start of the work week. It’s a great day to reboot, a great day to start fresh. If your schedule permits it, start off each Monday with a brief meditation session. Bear in mind meditation doesn’t need to be sitting…
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Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences
Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences There’s a lot of chaos and negativity in the world; a quick glance at the evening news is practically enough to send anyone to the psychiatrist. Negative energy, negative thinking, can sap you of your energy and torpedo your motivation. There is, however, a proven five…
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The Horseradish of Julien Smith
“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…
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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 10 of 10 – Realization
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…
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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 9 of 10 – Power
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…