Inattentive Driving

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Two weeks ago I took a job that required “long-distance” driving to and from work. I know that one hour driving is not that much for many people. But for me one hour driving is a lot, because I have never enjoyed car driving.
When I got the driver license many years ago, […]


“The Pain Body”, Afflictive Emotions And Karma

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I am rereading Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth, and chapter 5 is about the pain-body. Since Tolle mentions karma, I was intrigued to find similarities between the pain-body and karma.
From A New Earth, chapter 5:
The voice in the head has a life of its own. Most people are at the mercy of […]


Being True

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When you go to a job interview, the interviewers often ask you:”Tell us about yourself, who are you?”, “What are your weaknesses?”, “What are your strenghts?”
Most of us want to focus on our strengths and hide our weaknesses. It is important for the potential employee to know our abilities and strengths […]


Having Doubts About Doing Good: How To Increase Compassionate Engagement

Having Doubts About Doing Good
As part of my mission to live a more conscious life, one of my goals is to increase my engagement with good causes and volunteer for non-profit organizations . I contacted several non-profit organizations and received feedback that they accepted my offer to help with charity projects and teaching assignments. […]