Ever wonder why the light bulb was invented? What about the bicycle, the television, or your favorite roller coaster? Let's think bigger, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Hubble telescope, the Great Pyramids. The origin of these amazing accomplishments stemmed from one thing- an idea. In fact, everything that surrounds you at this moment, from crayons… Continue reading Invent Your World
Category: Philosophy
Love for the Whole Cosmos
“Through my love for you, I want to express my love for the whole cosmos, the whole of humanity, and all beings. By living with you, I want to learn to love everyone and all species. If I succeed in loving you, I will be able to love everyone and all species on Earth... This… Continue reading Love for the Whole Cosmos
Let Go
“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.” ? Thich Nhat Hanh
Tomorrow
“You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” ? James Allen, As a Man Thinketh
Follow Your Spark
I always spend considerable time wondering why humans do the things we do. I ask questions such as, "Why is this person so successful?" and, "Why is this person in jail?" I am surprised how we tend to be who we are for most of our lives. Can we change ourselves? Whenever I meet someone… Continue reading Follow Your Spark
The Only Moment
“Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment.” ? Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace
Spread Love
"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier." - Mother Teresa
Understanding
“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That's the message he is sending.” ? Thich Nhat Hanh
The Master-Gardener
“A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.” ? James Allen, As a Man Thinketh
Smile!
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
The Power of Your Smile
Did you know you can change your world simply with your smile? It's almost impossible to be in a bad mood or hold a grudge if you do this. Great luck, opportunities and friends become attracted to you. Why is this an ancient secret? It is because most people do not understand the awesomeness of… Continue reading The Power of Your Smile
Purple Passion
Did you know it is impossible to think about nothing? Have you ever tried to sleep at night by erasing your thoughts? If you are inside a room shielded from sound, does that mean you will hear nothing? If you have ever tried this you will know that your active mind will create a sound… Continue reading Purple Passion
Begin Now
I'm certain my mother has been the largest influence in my life. Looking back, I'm not sure if she really believed the positive words she spoke to me when I was a child, but she was certainly successful in making me believe her words. "The time to begin is now." This became a worn out… Continue reading Begin Now
The World Table
Nineteen years ago, in the summer of 1993, seven of my friends got together. Realizing the rich differences of our backgrounds, we decided to have a dinner in which each person would have to bring a dish of food from their native country. We dubbed it the International Party. One friend brought chicken with peanut… Continue reading The World Table
Think and Believe
Look around you. Do you realize that you are where you are because of your very thoughts? I learned this at a young age. When you think about something, and hold that thought in your mind with conviction that it has already happened, it becomes real. If I am truly disclosing an ancient secret, why… Continue reading Think and Believe