When one is on this journey of discovery and wisdom, it can be difficult to catch every disguise of the ego. It has had many years of practice at hiding in plain sight. A common one that most miss is the physical aspect of the ego. For instance, after many years of depression, anger etc.,Continue reading “Body Of Work”
Author Archives: From Now In
AM I an Addict?
The short answer is yes. I know you may have had a strong reaction to that answer. “No way! I don’t even take drugs!” You may have just had a similar thought pop up, but if you experienced a negative emotional reaction to what I just wrote then that is the problem I am talkingContinue reading “AM I an Addict?”
Unknown Known
Why should you be addicted to your own pain? Well, it has become a comfort zone for so many and an insecurity blanket, as I like to call it. Familiarity also has something to do with the attachment to this pain, which is why there’s such a large number of people that stay in badContinue reading “Unknown Known”
To Forgive is Devine
for•give•ness fər-gĭv′nĭs, fôr- n.The act of forgiving; pardon. n.The act of forgiving; the act of granting pardon, as for a wrong, offense, or sin; remission of an obligation, debt, or penalty; pardon. n.Disposition or willingness to forgive or pardon. Ahh this can be a tricky thing. The definition of forgiveness is a little misleading because itContinue reading “To Forgive is Devine”
Story Of Karma
Our egoic behavior may be supported by friends and family members, so we need to bring awareness in when we tell them our story. One could ask themselves why they are telling it someone else. Hearing it aloud could help you see where the real problem lies. This could be an effective way of bringingContinue reading “Story Of Karma”
Play Your Own Music
Are you the composer of your life or are you the composed? Do you play the music of someone else? If you answered yes to the second question, you are letting your reactions dictate the tempo of your life. Others will make decisions for you whenever you give away that freedom to choose. It mayContinue reading “Play Your Own Music”
I Don’t Know?
“I don’t know” can be a very scary thing to admit to most people. You may believe that it is a sign of weakness. We’ve all heard the cliche, a guy is afraid to ask for directions so he drives in circles refusing to give in. We all know better, but fear makes us doContinue reading “I Don’t Know?”
Gifts Are Presence
We are all like unopened gifts walking around, but sometimes we are also like little kids the day before a birthday, anxious and impatient trying to guess what’s inside. Why do we need to figure each other out? It is so much more satisfying to be pleasantly surprised by the loving action of a friend,Continue reading “Gifts Are Presence”
Waiting to Live
We are confronted with life and what to do with it now, since we have been forced to stay at home. Let’s face it, our distractions are less and less, so what do you do with this abundance of time? I, myself am a serial homebody. I live alone and am very comfortable being byContinue reading “Waiting to Live”
The Good, The Bad And The Better
It is when we don’t see something coming that we get hit the hardest. The best evidence for this phenomenon can be seen in a boxing match. For the one they didn’t see was the one that knocked them out. So awareness of self is very important. It will allow you to prepare and seeContinue reading “The Good, The Bad And The Better”