How can an untouched lump of wood be beautiful? There’s a beautiful idea in Taoist philosophy known as Pu – often translated as “the uncarved block.” At first glance it sounds strange. Why would something valuable be uncarved? Surely a sculpted statue or finely crafted object is more impressive than …
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That inner voice doesn’t just influence our mood – it quietly shapes the course of our lives. In the previous article: Letting Go, I explored the idea that much of our suffering comes not from what’s happening “out there,” but from what’s happening within us – the meanings we attach, …
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Letting go sounds simple enough – but what are we actually letting go of? How do we do it well? Taking the Buddhist view, we’re reminded to let go of attachments – to places, people, objects, material things, even ideas. But in practice, letting go can mean something more personal. …
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Sometimes the fastest way to clarity is to give yourself fewer paths to wander down. Over the holidays, my inbox was overflowing. So I needed to tackle that situation. Usually, when sorting emails, I’d choose between acting now, postponing to a specific day (I often like to use different days …
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What if you could stay on top of your health by tracking just three numbers? Well, that’s exactly what I am doing. If you’ve read some of my previous articles you may know that I have meandered through various topics concerning health and well-being. I believe we work best when …
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Has it ever occurred to you that the wonderful things humans invented to make life easier can actually be hurting us? OK, maybe not directly but they conribute. Here’s how… Consider the humble vacuum cleaner (or even better, the robot that whirs while we sip tea). No doubt, it is …
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