February 2012
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Conversation with a Wise Man:
“Close your eyes and go into your heart. Tell me when you’re there.”
“Okay, I’m there.”
“Good. Now, visualize some stairs in front of you. Tell me when you see them.”
“I see them.”
“Now I’m going to count the steps. As I count, go up the stairs. Alright?”
“Yes, sir.”
“One… Two…...
Today is going to be a good day!
The Emotion Machine: Challenge Your Brain - And... →
theemotionmachine:
It may sound cliché, but the truth is if we don’t use our brains, we are more likely to lose them.
The brain thrives on sensory stimulation. It’s designed to absorb new information from its environment and build neural connections based on what it learns from those experiences.
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About Your Happiness
Other people can’t carry your happiness for you—it’s just too heavy. After all, you wouldn’t want to be stuck hauling someone else’s happiness, would you? You are responsible for your happiness! Namaste! :)
"A man once told the Buddha, 'I want happiness'....
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Sometimes it's okay to be a minority of one!
“Discretion [is] the better part of valor…” —Chief Justice John Marshall
When your peers try to get you into stupid things, they often mean well. They think they’re being polite and encouraging you to do something enjoyable. However, if you recognize an activity as purely moronic and damaging, it’s absolutely fine to turn down the offer. They might not be...