We cannot learn without pain. Aristotle (384-322 BC), Greek philosopher. There is no coming to consciousness without pain. C. G. Jung (1875-1961), Swiss psychiatrist.… more →
"there is no path, paths are made by walking." ~Antonio Machadomonkeymind wrote 21 hours ago: We cannot learn without pain. Aristotle (384-322 BC), Greek philosopher. There is no coming to consc … more →
Elizabeth Golembiewski wrote 1 day ago: May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May y … more →
monkeymind wrote 3 days ago: Since late Saturday afternoon my mind and body have been bombarded with pain stemming from likely di … more →
monkeymind wrote 4 days ago: Heading into the fourth night of relentless pain, I reflect on my up-and-down reactivity. I find mys … more →
meditationforeverydayliving wrote 4 days ago: “Money is more than a transfer of value. It’s a statement of belief. An ad agency that w … more →
thepineappleguy wrote 5 days ago: It seems to be a common occurrence. People wanting to change an aspect of their lives and despite kn … more →
monkeymind wrote 6 days ago: Life may be a great teacher but who wants to be taught (when what I really want is for the pain to g … more →
monkeymind wrote 6 days ago: During the last 24 hours I’ve been in pain, have slept fitfully in tiny intervals, shifted thi … more →
monkeymind wrote 1 week ago: This morning, seemingly out of nowhere, came an insight: let go some more, release the grip on an ol … more →
Lava Rocks/Il Mare wrote 1 week ago: Last night, while dropping me at my car after Cassie’s 6th Annual Game night, an old friend an … more →
Krystallos wrote 1 week ago: For the past two nights, I’ve had dreams involving gatherings, mostly of family. While each dr … more →
monkeymind wrote 1 week ago: The Dalai Lama reminds us that unhappiness (a.k.a. suffering) stems from viewing things that are tra … more →
monkeymind wrote 2 weeks ago: As I get ready for sunday morning meditation, sweeping the floor, straightening cushions, refreshing … more →
thepineappleguy wrote 2 weeks ago: Gardening always surprises you. Moment to moment, day to day you are presented with something new. N … more →
Elizabeth Golembiewski wrote 2 weeks ago: I have come to understand that the Universe is full of love. But it took decades to come to this rea … more →
monkeymind wrote 2 weeks ago: Several times a year, for a decade now, I go somewhere to be silent with others. There is a magic of … more →
allansousa wrote 2 weeks ago: “Who are you?” Have you every seriously considered the question? It is the most fundamen … more →
thepineappleguy wrote 2 weeks ago: It was the middle of the night and outside my window there was a loud, synchronized thud. I knew it … more →
monkeymind wrote 2 weeks ago: You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, sim … more →