“The reason we suffer is that we seek peace elsewhere — and do not experience that we are peace incarnate itself.” — H. W. L. Poonja From the moment we enter the world, we are conditioned to focus outward. We learn to seek approval, pursue...
The Weight of Measures We carve the hours into rigid frames, each tick a tally, a whisper of blame. The clock, our master, with hands so stern, turns moments to prisons where lessons don’t learn. Dollars we stack like bricks in a wall, a fortress...
This is from David Whyte's essay "Alone" in his book Consolations. He explores the concept of embracing solitude and silence as a means to confront and understand ourselves. He suggests that when we fully embrace silence, we cease the continuous internal stories that lead to...
“As much as possible, try not to project into the future. Fear is always about the future. That’s why staying in the present is a refuge. By staying in the present, you can respond wisely to the reality that is here right now. You are...