We are born pristine and whole. Multidimensional beings with a 360 degree personality. However, during the process of growing up, we become fragmented and conceal aspects of ourselves in order to be accepted by our parents and society at large. … Continue reading WHOLENESS AND REACHING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
Legendary artists do not let rules, which are man made constraints, come in the way on their journey of excellence. If they feel that rules prevent them from being their best, they go around it. They don’t beat their head … Continue reading BREAK THROUGH THE CONSTRAINTS
The much awaited magic show began. There was pin drop silence. The magician walked in with his flowing robe and his hat. The background music and the psychedelic lights created an aura of mystery. One by one, the magician performed … Continue reading THE ART OF POSSIBILITIES
To function at your highest level, to reach your highest potential, you have to be at peace with everything connected to you, including people and other sentient beings. To be at peace with others, you must be at peace with … Continue reading THE SOURCE
Recently, I came across a quote by Musō Soseki (1275 – October 20,1351), a Zen monk, teacher, calligraphist, poet, and garden designer. Meditating on this quote, helped me to be consciously aware of my thoughts. As I developed an ongoing … Continue reading BEING AWARENESS
A well educated man once went to a Zen master to acquire understanding of Zen. After greeting him, the master instructed the visitor to be seated and proceeded to pour him a cup of tea. The cup was filled, and … Continue reading THE ART OF LEARNING
Personal growth and mastery is always the result of embracing and meeting challenges head on. Challenges are an opportunity for us to discover our self, to transform, and transcend our self. Challenges unleash our potential and reveal our strengths to … Continue reading CHALLENGES – THE GATEWAY TO PERSONAL GROWTH AND MASTERY
ZEN AND THE ART OF CULTIVATING YOUR INNER DRAGON In the first post of the series ZEN AND THE ART OF CULTIVATING YOUR INNER DRAGON, we looked at “SHOSHIN” or “The Beginner’s Mind.” In the second post, we looked at … Continue reading ACHIEVING A STATE OF FLOW AND PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH MUSHIN (無心)
ZEN AND THE ART OF CULTIVATING YOUR INNER DRAGON In the first post of the series ZEN AND THE ART OF CULTIVATING YOUR INNER DRAGON, we looked at “SHOSHIN” or The Beginner’s Mind. In this second post, we will be … Continue reading PERFECTION OF EVERYDAY PURSUITS THROUGH ZANSHIN (残心) – THE REMAINING MIND
ZEN AND THE ART OF CULTIVATING YOUR INNER DRAGON We all have our very own inner dragon, a.k.a. our mind. If cultivated properly, your mind becomes your best ally in the journey of your life. If left untended, it sprouts … Continue reading DISCOVERING POSSIBILITIES THROUGH SHOSHIN (初心) – THE BEGINNER’S MIND
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