Tag: Buddha

Perception is everything

A common phrase that I have heard, and used myself over the years, is “perception is nine-tenths of the law”. Meaning that however one sees things, it becomes the truth in their eyes. And this practice has certainly made me…

What the Buddha did not say

To begin with, Buddha said there “is” suffering. Which does not mean that it is “all” suffering. Yet most of us have certainly faced times in our lives that felt as though it is all suffering and there is no…

Where are you at in your life?

Today I am trying to be more aware of my own circumstances, but also more connected to others situations. Easily we all tend to get caught up in our own lives and personal drama. Whether big or small, it’s all…

Don’t sweat the small stuff

small stuff

Rule #1: Don’t sweat the small stuff. Rule #2: It’s all small stuff. While this may not be from the teachings of Buddha, I do however find it to be very Buddhist. In two short sentences, this conveys so much…