Saturday, August 23, 2008
One of my favorite things to do – and one of the primary ways I spend my time – is to shop and browse for, buy, and consume various media that serve to provide deeper insight on inner peace, happiness, and so on. I spend a great deal of time […]
Filed under: Religion, Acceptance, Mindfulness, spirituality, Books, Inspiration, Daily Actions on August 23rd, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, June 3, 2008, almost midnight
Not only was it an unbelievably phenomenal day for wildlife photography at Radnor Lake; thanks to the fact that I forgot to bring my iPod, the morning hike was chock full of interesting new insights. (The photo ops I stumbled upon yesterday must be seen to be believed! Check out […]
Filed under: Stephen's Journal, Death, Inspiration, Contemplation on June 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The Ten Paramitas
Generosity
Morality
Renunciation
Wisdom
Energy
Patience
Truthfulness
Determination
Lovingkindness
Equanimity
I love knowing that all of these qualities are the natural, built-in inclinations of the human heart…and I love it that all of these qualities seem like gifts that people give each other. (Sylvia Boorstein, Pay Attention, for Goodness’ Sake)
In her book Pay Attention, for Goodness’ Sake, Sylvia Boorstein talks about being asked […]
Filed under: Eastern Spirituality, Mindfulness, spirituality, Buddhism, Inspiration, Virtues on April 6th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I feel freaking FANTASTIC! Things are going very well, and they just keep getting better.
There is absolutely NOTHING to worry about.
Every day, in every way, I am feeling better and better.
Almost every person I run into these days, I can see as a friend and teacher.
The true essence of all religious and spiritual practices […]
Filed under: Fear, Acceptance, Mindfulness, Present Moment, Inspiration, Daily Actions, Feelings on March 8th, 2008 | No Comments »
The buck stops here. I am responsible for my past and my future.
I will seek wisdom. I will be a servant to others.
I am a person of action. I seize this moment. I choose now.
I have a decided heart. My destiny is assured.
Today I will choose to be happy. I am the possessor of a […]
Filed under: Books, Church, Inspiration, Daily Actions on February 1st, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Last year I created an Excel spreadsheet containing a number of helpful worksheets, such as my personal punch list (to-do list), a work-related punch list, a list of things I try to do every day, topics I intend to write about, my goals, etc.
There’s no telling how many times over the years I’ve tried making […]
Filed under: Stephen's Journal, Inspiration, Daily Actions on January 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
Become genuinely interested in other people. Find out what makes others tick. Do things they want to do. Affirm their opinions and choices. Don’t merely join, but participate in social media groups and real life gatherings of interest to you. Read their posts and profiles; leave comments on blogs; add them as a friend on […]
Filed under: Inspiration, Daily Actions on January 22nd, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I need to remind myself that civil and cooperative communication brings harmony to all environments, and that’s why this post is currently on my list of dailies. My work situation deteriorated in January (mixing employment with preexisting friendship is tricky business!) but I still did my level best to apply these suggestions.
The only way […]
Filed under: Books, Inspiration, Daily Actions on January 22nd, 2008 | 1 Comment »