Living Life at Full Throttle
“Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is.” ~H. Jackson Browne
When I was fifteen, I “died” for about a minute or so and then came back to life. A very severe case of …
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7 Reasons to Be Happy Even if Things Aren’t Perfect Now
“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.” ~Unknown
Even though I couldn’t possibly care less about oil-based raincoats, I listened to him talk for about fifteen minutes one rainy morning …
See and Tell
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” ~Voltaire
There are a lot of impressive people in the world. Some innovate and invent things that help masses of people. Some use …
Say No
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” ~Dr. Seuss
As children we’re taught to just say no, and we do it with abandon.
Want to come …
Need Less, Have More: Life Expands When We Eliminate the Excess
“Knowledge is learning something new every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day” ~Zen Saying
Simplicity, at its heart, comes down to eliminating the excess in our lives.
Excess needs, wants, possessions. The list goes on.
Society tries …
Be Your Purpose Now
“The secret to success is constancy to purpose.” ~Benjamin Disraeli
Most of us want to be successful, if not in monetary terms, then by our own definitions.
We want to feel a sense of meaning, to do something worthwhile that …
Interpret Differently
“Nothing is either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” ~William Shakespeare
Research indicates lottery winners are no happier than people who didn’t win, and in many cases, become depressed in the years following their win.
Scientists have surmised …
10 Ways I Know There’s Nothing Wrong with You (or Me)
“On a deeper level you are already complete. When you realize that, there is a joyous energy behind what you do.” ~Eckhart Tolle
At seventeen I had it all. I made straight As, was the vice president of the Honor …
Act Your Shoe Size
“A three-year-old child is a being who gets almost as much fun out of a fifty-six dollar set of swings as it does out of finding a small green worm.” ~Bill Vaughn
You have bills, obligations, and responsibilities.
And there …
Log Changes
“The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail to notice.” ~R.D.Laing
Have you ever noticed a new business on your route to work only to later learn it’s been there for weeks?
Somehow in …
Unstrange a Stranger
“Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend, or a meaningful day.” ~Dalai Lama
Some sociologists …
11 Ways to Laugh it Off
“If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy.” ~Proverb
Last night a few of my friends and I went to see Chelsea Handler perform stand-up comedy. Whether you’re a fan of her show on E! or not, …
Tiny Buddha Launch Contest Winners
It’s been an exciting couple of days since we first launched! Without further ado, here are the winners of the launch contest:
Amanda Ryan will receive:
-How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life, the Dalai Lama
-The …
Worry Serves No Useful Purpose
“Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose.” ~Eckhart Tolle
Tomorrow is my thirtieth birthday. For two hours earlier this evening, I felt certain I’d start the day hooked up to an IV in intensive care.
It all …
The Kindest Thing You Can Do for Someone Else
“The kindest thing you can do for someone else is listen without forming an opinion.” ~Lori Deschene
I was standing on Tremont St. looking for a cab, feeling euphoric after a fun night on the town. I had a couple …
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