Astute practitioners of yoga (and Hinduism, for that matter—since they both come from the same tree) know that the primary objective is to escape the endless cycle of death and rebirth (Reincarnation) and achieve Moksha (Liberation).
Taken more allegorically, this can be better understood as escaping the endless cycle of death and rebirth in relation to one’s own suffering, or (more accurately) trauma.
Read MoreOftentimes, we don’t even realize that our ideas are so intertwined with our identity that we mistake one for the other. Because of this, we tend to become hostile whenever someone begins to challenge or reject our currently held view; believing that they are somehow attacking us, not the idea.
Read MoreAs a professional marketer, I’ve often been asked about the best way to grow an online following (so much so, that I’ve actually decided to put this up online as a reference so I don’t have to keep answering the same question over and over again, haha).
Read MoreFar too often we can becomes so overly fixated on the granular differences between ourselves and others that we fail to see the forest for the trees.
Read MoreAs someone who has also spent a lot of time pursuing more esoteric disciplines (Martial Arts, Yoga, Meditation, Shamanism, Zen), these fields are less focused on Semantic Learning (though there is still some degree of that) and are more driven by Motor Learning.
Read MoreIt’s the same function that governs things like: when your dentist appointment is coming up, all of a sudden you start seeing dentist signs everywhere. Or, a friend tells you about the new model of Tesla and you start seeing that same model drive past you everywhere on the road.
Read MoreIf I asked you to conjure up an image in your mind of the most spiritual person you can think of, you’ll probably think up a silent Zen Monk sitting under a tree; or perhaps you’ll imagine Buddha; or see an image of Christ. All universally accepted examples of highly spiritual individuals, but I contest that each of these spiritual individuals pales in comparison to a true Martial Artist.
Read MoreMy thought, much like Jigoro Kano’s thought (he used swim-rankings as inspiration for why he introduced ranks into his system), is that students at different levels need similar training partners and groups in order to focus their attention properly.
Read More“I’ll tell you a secret; something they don’t tell you in your temple. The gods envy us. They envy us because we’re mortal, because any moment may be our last…”
Read MorePerhaps the real takeaway from all of this is: that which glitters isn’t always gold, and it’s important to think outside of the box using logic and reasoning for a more effective, faster, cheaper and arguably healthier solution to your problems.
Read MoreMost businesses, in the end, are and will forever be run by people no better than you or I—all it takes is some start-up capital, extra cash to fix your mistakes, and the funds to hire people (like me) who will make your business run more smoothly for you.
Read MoreSo, do you like free? Accept that your data will be mined and monetized for advertisers and the platform to make money.
Do you like privacy? Then get ready to pay a premium for a more protected service in the long run.
Since the beginning of time, humans have looked up at the stars for god-like creatures to come down and save us from our suffering; to bring about answers where we perceive there to be none and to help us evolve into the next stage of who we might become.
Read MoreBeliefs arise out of what we have been taught, experienced, read, or conceptualized, and this only gets compounded over time through either consistent direct experience or confirmation bias. In effect, what we choose to believe will be reinforced by what we seek out or what we are presented with.
Read MoreThe Ego, much like a swear word, is often used by people who don’t know how to properly articulate which facet or function of a person’s personality or mental capacity they are talking about.
Read More“I’m sorry for what I said when I was hungry.” Trite, but true; it’s funny how much food can actually affect the way we think, feel and respond to certain situations.
Read MoreWhat you say online can and will forever be used against you. Who you are online and what you do online matters. We are all now being judged by who we are online more stringently than we once were back when the internet first came out in the 90s.
Read MoreAlways bet on yourself first. That is probably the most important takeaway from this entire article. Life, what you choose to do on a daily basis, should always be seen as a bet; where the ROI you achieve is ultimately great enough to lead you towards your final goal—whatever that outcome might be.
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