“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
