Tag: impermanence

Overwhelming sadness

Have you ever felt consumed by a state of overwhelming sadness and despair? I can only guess that you have. I have some reservations about discussing this today for two reasons. One, I do not want to make you sad…

It’s a new beginning

It is a scientific fact, that today is actually a new beginning for each and every one of us. Keep in mind, that this also means accepting the death that has occurred for each of us as well. Apoptosis, or…

The permanent solution

I think I may have found a permanent solution to all suffering in my life. In fact it may be the solution for you also. Impermanence. Now if you have been reading my blog for any period of time, you…

The upside to impermanence

When we think of impermanence, I think most of us think about decay and dying. But there is in fact a tremendous upside to impermanence. Just think if seeds were permanent, there would be no flowers or fruits or vegetables.…

An ordinary mind

An ordinary mind can only know ordinary concepts and ideas. Clinging to the self perpetuates desire, which only results in suffering. Through meditation, I believe one learns to calm and train the mind. We are able to direct and remold…