Steve Hagen writes in his book, ‘Buddhism Plain and Simple:’
It’s called enlightenment. It’s nothing more or less than seeing things as they are rather than as we wish them to be.
A Journey Not Unlike Yours Perhaps
For as long as I can recall, I’ve been uneasy about my relationship to the Universe, to Creation, to Spirit, [...]
Category Archives: Solo-Zen
It’s Called Enlightenment
The Paralysis of Choice
Have you ever had a tough time making a choice?
I have and I’m sure you have as well. Making choices is something we do everyday, but there are times when making them is tough going.
I’m reading Buddhism Plain and Simple by Steve Hagen on my Amazon Kindle 2 and was struck by this quote about [...]
Initial Thoughts on My Amazon Kindle 2
Two Thumbs, Way Up!
I have to admit I was initially skeptical about the eReaders that began flooding the market a few years ago.
The first one I held and played with was Sony’s eReader. Then an acquaintance, (actually, Ex #1’s husband) got a Kindle and I saw it in action. The clarity was interesting but [...]
Finding the Balance Is Hard Work
Do you lead a balanced life?
I do not.
Well, let me rephrase that. I do when I work at it.
Most of the time, instead of living one, I tend to be seeking to live a balanced life.
Maybe leading a balanced life is like being enlightened – a moment-by-moment choice.
To me, a balance life is one [...]
The Kindle 2 vs. iTouch Debate
My love of gadgetry goes way back. I’ve always loved the ingenuity and innovation that most of them bring to the user. It’s one reason I subscribe to Jay Garrett’s Gadgety News. I get all the updates on gadgets across the pond as well as in my own back yard in Jay’s unique style.
Gadgets Rule [...]
No More Mr. Fat Guy
OK, so I’m not really what most people would call fat.
But when I stumbled across Rob Cooper’s site, FormerFatGuy, I took a step back and started mapping out the rest of my life. (Rob’s story is inspiring. He lost nearly 300 pounds in 30 months.)
I’ve been taking life as it comes for the past [...]
Solo-Dad Recommends: The Power of Less
Less is more in many ways.
It’s certainly the case when speaking of the effects I experienced after reading Leo Babauta’s book, The Power of Less: the fine art of limiting yourself to the essential…in business and in life.
If you’re not familiar with Leo Babauta, he’s the author behind ZenHabits.net, a blog that is a [...]
How to Simplify Your Living Space & Experience Less Stress
How simplifying your environment results in more peace and tranquility.
Over the holidays, Little Elvis and I moved from a large 3BR/2BA house into a 2BR/1BA unit in a 4-plex. Why did we downsize? Is it because of the economy? Did I lose my job?
No. It had nothing to do with any of the [...]
“Less Past, More Present” – Cheers, 2009!
“Less Past, More Present.”
This brief zen-like koan, is my adopted mantra for 2009. In many ways, 2008 prepared me in many ways to face the future on my own terms.
Focused on the Present
As Little Elvis and I face the coming year, we’re focused on the present; not looking ahead nor behind. By doing so, [...]
Solo-Dad Recommends: Zen To Done
Every so often I come across a gem.
When that happens, I’m usually pretty quick to tell my readers about it.
One such gem is Leo Babauta’s eBook, Zen To Done . Leo writes one of my favorite blogs, Zen Habits.
The funny thing is, Leo isn’t a Buddhist or [...]
