To put something behind us, we need to put something ahead of us
To put something behind us we need to put something ahead of us When some misfortune befalls us, our mind tends to keep replaying that [...]
When the mind takes charge the only thing that works is we: hard
When the mind takes charge the only thing that works is we: hard Suppose a competent leader takes charge of a project. They ensure that [...]
We don’t know the future but neither does our mind – its fears don’t forecast the future
We don’t know the future but neither does our mind - its fears don’t forecast the future Our mind often fills us with fears about [...]
The mind stops us not just from achieving our dreams, but also from pursuing them
The mind stops us not just from achieving our dreams but also from pursuing them People on the deathbed often have many regrets. The greatest [...]
Friendly snakes are still snakes – beware of the snake-like senses
Friendly snakes are still snakes – beware of the snake-like senses Suppose someone adopts a poisonous snake as a pet. Even if that snake appears [...]
Intelligence shows how indulgence is harmful and how harmful indulgence is
Intelligence shows how indulgence is harmful and how harmful indulgence is Less than a century ago, smoking was considered harmless. It took decades of intelligent [...]
Even when our eyes are full of tears we can still choose to be all ears
Even when our eyes are full of tears we can still choose to be all ears Sometimes, life afflicts us so grievously that we feel [...]
When the mind believes something is enjoyable it stops evaluating whether it is actually enjoyable
When the mind believes something is enjoyable it stops evaluating whether it is actually enjoyable Our mind often works like a programmed device, giving particular [...]
Some limits restrict; some protect – knowing which limit does what is intelligence
Some limits restrict; some protect - knowing which limit does what is intelligence When we are limited in any way, we often see that limitation [...]
A sight on a site can trigger a fire inside watch what you watch
A sight on a site can trigger a fire inside watch what you watch If we live in a house made of inflammable material, we [...]
Chemical highs can’t cure life’s lows we need to go spiritually high
Chemical highs can’t cure life’s lows we need to go spiritually high When life’s adversities push people down, they often feel so dejected that they [...]
Careless contemplation turns tempting thoughts into time bombs
Careless contemplation turns tempting thoughts into time bombs When a time bomb is placed somewhere, it may not even be noticed by anyone; it might [...]
Envy targets the envied but torments the envious
Envy targets the envied but torments the envious Envy is the inner dark tendency that makes us miserable at others’ successes; it impels us to [...]
Conscience without intelligence is blunt intelligence without conscience is numb
Conscience without intelligence is blunt intelligence without conscience is numb Conscience and intelligence are two vital components of our inner defense mechanism. Whenever we feel [...]
The mind is omnivorous – it devours whatever is present and feels pleasant
The mind is omnivorous – it devours whatever is present and feels pleasant Omnivorous creatures are indiscriminate in their eating; they consume whatever is available [...]
We are the makers of our destiny but not the masters of our destiny
We are the makers of our destiny but not the masters of our destiny When we strive to achieve something challenging, we soon realize that [...]
Stop blaming your outer world start building your inner world
Stop blaming your outer world start building your inner world Suppose the weather suddenly turns chilly. We could blame the weather and feel sorry for [...]
Weakness makes us hotheaded wickedness makes us cold-blooded
Weakness makes us hotheaded wickedness makes us cold-blooded We all sometimes act wrongly. But not all wrong actions are equally serious – they fall at [...]
What is our greatest treasure is often not what we treasure the greatest
What is our greatest treasure is often not what we treasure the greatest Suppose a child is asked to choose between a toy and a [...]
If we think we have no vices we are novices
If we think we have no vices we are novices A novice housekeeping employee may think that a room that appears to be clean is [...]
Time can be a fire in which we burn or a teacher from whom we learn
Time can be a fire in which we burn or a teacher from whom we learn Time is a formidable, inexorable force that pushes us [...]