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 [...]
Detachment is absence of emotional dependence not absence of emotion
Detachment is absence of emotional dependence not absence of emotion Some people fear, “If I become detached, will I become emotionless, uncaring, stone-hearted?” No, detachment [...]
The mind is not just a window; it is also a camera
The mind is not just a window; it is also a camera The mind is like a window; it integrates inputs coming from the senses [...]
Letting the mind run free is the quickest path to exhaustion
Letting the mind run free is the quickest path to exhaustion After waking up in the morning, suppose we soon feel tired, even though we [...]
Don’t mess every new day with yesterday
Don't mess every new day with yesterday Suppose we are driving through an intersection. If at a previous intersection, someone had suddenly cut across us. [...]
We are always full of thoughts but we aren’t always thoughtful
We are always full of thoughts but we aren’t always thoughtful Our consciousness is always filled with thoughts, for we can never stop thinking. Even [...]
Things fall in place if we keep the mind in place
Things fall in place if we keep the mind in place Suppose we come to our house and find everything out of place. We may [...]
Our mind is like our inbox – focus on the thoughts that matter
Our mind is like our inbox – focus on the thoughts that matter When we check our inbox, if we find any junk mails, we [...]
The mind is like a window that unpredictably changes into a TV
The mind is like a window that unpredictably changes into a TV Suppose we are at an acquaintance’s house and are gazing out of the [...]
Our thoughts are not always wise – we don’t have to follow their advice
Our thoughts are not always wise – we don’t have to follow their advice Suppose we have a chronic disease. Our acquaintances may recommend various [...]
Our inner screen is lined with lying links – be leery
Our inner screen is lined with lying links – be leery Suppose we are reading an online article and adjacent to it are many links [...]
Don’t let the mind show you what you are missing – show the mind what it is missing
Don’t let the mind show you what you are missing – show the mind what it is missing Suppose we are traveling in a plane [...]
Spiritual discipline is the road to freedom not a roadblock
Spiritual discipline is the road to freedom not a roadblock Many people believe that discipline is a roadblock to freedom – if they have to [...]
When emotions appeal within us be the umpire not the appealer
When emotions appeal within us be the umpire not the appealer In cricket, the fielding players often appeal vociferously, claiming that the batsman is out. [...]