I don’t know about you, but I was really confused by Buddhism at the beginning of my journey several years ago. One look at the Pali Canon made me feel overwhelmed and underpowered. “So much to learn, so little time,” I thought to myself. And I wasn’t far from the truth by thinking like that. … Read more
In 2014, I felt frustrated because nothing I did or achieved brought lasting satisfaction. To top it off, my body started to fail me: debilitating headaches and back pain became my constant companions. One day, I thought, “If I feel this bad now, what will happen to me in five or ten years?” One of … Read more
Have you noticed how quickly it happens? One minute, you’re having a friendly discussion about a topic you’re passionate about. The next, you’re raising your voice and fuming with anger. Studies show that our brains react to attack on our beliefs the same way as threats to our physical safety. That’s why any civil discussion … Read more
Some people will never change their opinion of you, no matter what you do. Does that mean you should give up and let yourself be stuck in endless cycles of bitterness and animosity? Your inability to forgive can undermine not only your existing relationships, but also your ability to form new ones. It gets even … Read more