So-Called Pleasures
Giving in to desire doesn’t actually end up feeling all that pleasurable. Just look at the people who did.
Month: February 2024
The Banquet of Life
Don’t be too eager for the next dish, and don’t be grumpy about the dish that passes you by. Eat what’s put in front of you at the banquet of life.
The Struggle is Great, the Task Divine
It’s hard work to continually guard against false impressions and incorrect perceptions. But the payoff is otherworldly.
Happiness is Now
Happiness, by definition, has to occur right now. It can’t be unlocked at some future time, when all the conditions are just right. It’s now or never.
It’s the Little Things
The big picture is important, but it’s the little things that get you there. Each moment as it comes — they are the sum total of you.
Wake Up, It’s Just a Bad Dream
Most of what we worry about never comes to pass. It’s not much more than a bad dream, and not worth overreacting to. Wake up!
How to Conquer Your Temptations
Conquering your temptations simply involves comparing how you’d feel giving in vs. how you’d feel abstaining. Standing strong feels a lot better!
Peace of Mind = Freedom
Your peace of mind is worth more than anything else, because it gives you freedom from pain and fear. Don’t sacrifice that freedom and peace for anything, no matter how shiny.
Is Your Soul a Tyrant?
Is your soul a philosopher king, guiding on the paths which are good and true? Or is it a tyrant, leading from base desire and obsession?
