If material wealth and security were enough for happiness, this would be a happier nation and the rate of suicide and addiction in the United States would not be where it is. Rather than material wealth and security, we as human beings need genuine purpose in order for our bright nature to break through the clouds that make our life less satisfying.
Using artificial intelligence for writing is something I do not believe I will ever do. Here is why:
I like my own expression, or “voice”. I have worked hard to know myself and to express the best, most helpful thoughts, insights, and feelings.
Why allow any other entity to interfere with that?
At times, we all face the experience of suffering and its more subtle version, feelings of dissatisfaction and insufficiency in life.
When life brings “good” or “bad” changes, which it always does, we can still love deeply and have clear purpose, and not be thrown . The results are profound and meaningful.
I recommend keeping in mind that inevitable future where we will once again all work together more actively. It will happen, whether that is months, years or decades in the future. If we maintain kindness and respect in this current era of conflict, it will allow that desirable future to appear more easily and more authentically, for everyone’s benefit.
The world is struggling to find peace and meaning. That has been going on since humanity appeared, and maybe even before that. Our natural mind is compassionate and wise, so go through each day aware that even the most confused and hurtful person is trying to make life better, and trying to make a difference in the world.
In Nonviolent Communication, empathy is the most important basis for good communication. In Zen a basic principle is impermanence, which indicates that there is no permanent self, leading to empathy. And effective psychotherapy is based on an authentic, empathic connection between the therapist and the client.
Are you interested in finding ways to strengthen your relationships, whether at home, work, or in the social sphere?
Improving on long-held patterns of communication can be of great help in achieving that goal, for connections that you and those around you really enjoy.
What if we understand that a mind cleared of internal conflict is automatically present, and that presence is our natural state (but not so easy to attain)?
Our brain’s language is frictionless and spacious energy, experienced as connection with others and with ourselves.
Imagine you are in a crowded movie theater. Suddenly, smoke starts to appear and spread throughout the theater. There are screams, and people jumping up and piling into a crowd…
What causes some people to be helpers and leaders in such a situation, instead of panicking? How do we develop a mind that supports helpful detachment?
