I’ve shared this fantastic video from Alan Watts before, but it bears repeating as a little reminder of a basic truth: you can’t blame others for the world you’re living in. Wake up and remember who you are!
Tag: Inspiration
Pooh Follows the Honey of Intuition
In which Pooh teaches us how to listen to our intuition and not the rabbiting of our egos: On a foggy day, Pooh, Piglet and Rabbit were trying to find their way home, only it wasn’t going to plan… “The fact is,” said Rabbit, “we’ve missed our way somehow.” They were having a rest in… Continue reading Pooh Follows the Honey of Intuition
Death comes to us all – even cups…
“Oh boy! Oh boy!” cried the monk-on-probation who had just cracked the Zen Master’s favourite (and valuable) drinking cup.
The frightened youngster went to the Zen Master and asked, “Why must there be death?”
The Master answered, “Death is natural. It comes to all persons and things. We should not greet it with fear or meet death with anger. Why do you ask?”
“Because, Master, death has come upon your cup.”
– Zen Fables For Today
Dalai Lama Quotes to Celebrate 80 Years
The Dalai Lama describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. Today he turns 80 and to celebrate, here’s some great quotes to inspire you on a Monday morning… Happy Birthday Tenzin Gyatso! Image: Dalai Lama (Click images to make them larger if you can’t read them ;) )
Writer’s Manifesto: Z is for Zen
Less is more. Be more Zen. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: Y is for Yes!
Yes! You don’t need permission. Affirm who you are. You ARE a Writer! >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: X is for Xpectations
Beware Expectations! You might get what you wish for… >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: W is for Write
This is the one cardinal rule of writing that you must never break. Ever. Writers Write. No excuses. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: V is for Voice
You are unique. Don’t imitate others. Find your Voice and tell your story. If you don’t do it – nobody else will. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: U is for Um..
Um… Writer’s block is the kiss of death. What are you afraid to say? Let go of your fears, take your heart in your hands, and write anyway. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: T is for Time
Time is your most valuable resource – even more so than pens! Make a schedule and stick to it. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: S is for Solitude
Novels are not written by committee. When you write, you are alone. Solitude creates space so you can hear your truth. Make peace with your solitude. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Jessica Davidson 