A phrase that always resonates with my life's purpose is this one by His Holiness the Dalai Lama: Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
Share Your Knowledge
The Journey of Lifelong Learning: Why Expertise is a Constant Evolution
Let's talk about knowledge, specifically the kind that grants you a certain level of authority on a subject, both in your personal and professional life. Photo by Janko Ferlic on Pexels.com While I consider myself fortunate to having accumulated experience and expertise over a 30-year international career, the truth is, I'm far more comfortable discussing…
What Makes a Teacher Great
Daily writing promptWhat makes a teacher great?View all responses Great teachers leave an indelible mark on our lives. They ignite a thirst for knowledge, nurture curiosity, and empower us to reach our full potential. But what exactly makes a teacher exceptional? While there's no single recipe, some key ingredients consistently surface. Photo by Pixabay on…
Book of the Day – How to Meditate
Today's Book of the Day is How to Meditate, written by Pema Chödrön in 2013 and published by Sounds True. Pema Chödrön (Deirdre Blomfield-Brown) is an American Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition, closely associated with the Kagyu school and the Shambhala lineage. How to Meditate - Pema Chödrön I have chosen this book because…
Summer Solstice
Today we celebrate the Summer Solstice in the Northern Emisphere. Image Taken from Internet The longest day, the shortest night. A turning point in the wheel of the year, where the sun reaches its zenith and bathes the Northern Hemisphere with its light. This is the Summer Solstice, a phenomenon not just of scientific wonder,…
The Sculpting of Self: Crafting Daily Habits for Growth
Daily writing promptWhat are your daily habits?View all responses I think that to make progress and grow, we should consider our days like blocks, meticulously stacked to create the unique architecture of our lives. Each habit, in this metaphor a meticulously chosen brick, can be seen as a choice that shapes the direction and quality…
The Profound Wellspring: How Spirituality Nourishes My Life
Daily writing promptHow important is spirituality in your life?View all responses As an ordained Buddhist priest living as a layperson, spirituality isn't a compartment in my life, it's the wellspring that feeds it. It's the invisible line that connects every action, every thought, a constant awareness of a deeper reality that transcends this physical world.…
Adventures in Culture and Solitude
Daily writing promptWhat countries do you want to visit?View all responses The world is awesomely filled with vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and unique experiences. While the typical travellers might flit from one iconic landmark to another, ticking destinations off a bucket list, our vision extends far beyond a fleeting visit. For some countries, the allure…
Redefining Retirement: A Journey, Not a Destination
Daily writing promptHow do you want to retire?View all responses When I hear people speaking about retirement as the moment for spending time on rocking chairs or beach chairs, endless days with no schedule, and a complete disconnect from the world of work, well, I think I am lucky. Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.com…
Live our lives in full
To live our lives in full, we should become aware that we only live in the present moment, not in the past nor in the future. Keeping an open, welcoming, and thankful mindset will help further.
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