Maybe We’ll Never Arrive
“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” ~Matsuo Basho
Once, one of my friends shared a line of wisdom that summed up the dance of wholeness and aspiration I often find myself absorbed in:
“Everything is …
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Giveaway and Interview: Hike Your Own Hike by Francis Tapon
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Living Fully Book Giveaway and Interview with Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche
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Finding a Brave Heart and Overcoming Self-Made Limitations
“It is not uncommon for people to spend their whole life waiting to start living.” ~Eckhart Tolle
It was on the anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns’ birthday, or “Burns Night” as it is affectionately known as in Scotland, that …
5 Tips to Achieve Your Goals Despite the Odds
“Excellence can be obtained if you care more than others think is wise, risk more than others think is safe, dream more than others think is practical, expect more than others think is possible.” ~Unknown
After several excruciatingly painful and …
Getting Out of a Rut and Working on a Passion
“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.” – Charles R. Swindoll
For twenty-something me, a college drop-out utterly overwhelmed with choice and bewildered by unemployment, it can easily feel like a …
Every Great Dream Begins with a Dreamer
“Don’t let today’s disappointments cast a shadow on tomorrow’s dreams.” ~Unknown
As a little kid I liked to dream—big, whether it was believing my red-Huffy bicycle would one day turn into a Transformer or convincing myself that as …
3 Lies to Eliminate to Start Living Up to Your Potential
“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” ~Abraham Lincoln
I used to think that I would motivate myself to really live up to my full potential by reminding …
Stop Focusing on Lack to Fully Enjoy Your Experiences
“Not what we have but what we enjoy constitutes our abundance.” ~Epicurus
Yoga retreats in rural getaways nestled in tropical mountain spaces. Exploration trips for pleasure and business on the east and west coasts. Bike riding and people watching on …
9 Lessons on Loss, Forgiveness, and Healing
“Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.” ~Paul Boese
I’m trying to meditate but I find myself overcome by sadness; I’m still grieving after all this time.
I’ve gone through phases of forgiveness recently that …
9 Essential Tips to Face Fear and Live a Bold Life
“Don’t fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The saddest summary of life contains three descriptions: could have, might have, and should have.” ~Unknown
Too often, we allow fear, worry, and doubt to dominate and define …
Tiny Buddha Book Giveaway and Top 10 Insights of 2011
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How to Create Your Ideal Day in Work and Play
“Every new day is another chance to change your life” ~Unknown
Take a moment to imagine it: your ideal day. At work or at play. Big events or routine tasks.
Imagine how you’d feel as you yawn, stretch, and step …
The Future Is Completely Open
“The future is completely open, and we are writing it moment to moment.” ~Pema Chodron
This quote reminds me of the song “Into the Great Wide Open” by Tom Petty. I play that song in my yoga class a …
The Unexpected Path to Living the Life You Dream About
“Of course there is no formula for success except, perhaps, an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings.” ~Arthur Rubinstein
I used to be a big fan of working hard, really hard. I still work hard, but I do …
9 Reasons to Order the Tiny Buddha Book: Last Day for Bonus Items!
UPDATE: Please note the pre-order promotion for the Peace and Purpose Bonus Pack has now expired now that the book is officially available for purchase.
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Tiny Buddha Twitter Party with Jonathan Fields and Gabrielle Bernstein
If I lived in a massive house and owned numerous private jets, I would personally fly all of you out to Los Angeles for a party to celebrate the launch of my first book, Tiny Buddha: Simple Wisdom for Life’s …
When You’ve Lost Your Sense of Purpose
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do/ with your one wild and precious life?” ~Mary Oliver
I was always the child with armfuls of books and big dreams. I wanted to be a writer. When the limit at …
4 Treasures to Leave Behind
“Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the …
The Tiny Buddha Book, Bonus Gifts, and Win a Kindle or DSLR Camera
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This is a post that’s been a year and a half in the making, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to finally …
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