Wisdom & Mindfulness

The 3 types of patience

“Patience means that we have a flowing relationship with the world, that we do not fight anything.” Chogyam Trungpa, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Patience is defined as the ability to bear discomfort and taking on hardships without reacting.

But… Why is it that we’re able to show composure in certain situations and loose it in others?

Why is it that despite our best effort we turn frustrated at the first itch on the road?

And why is it that we often fall into doubt at the first sign of uncertainty? Continue reading “Patience a transport of peace” →

Craving and the nature of the mind

“Craving is the yearning for something.” Guy Armstrong, Joseph Goldstein

Craving is defined as a function of the mind, which activates when it comes in contact with objects.

It is here to make sure that we get what we want.

Thus, the urge “to get” is not under our control but under the control of a complex age-old mechanism.

Designed to ensure our survival, it works to drive a response. Continue reading “Craving ~ the truth behind desire” →

Worrying ~ a distressing phenomenon

“Worrying does not help at all. In fact it makes things worse.” Chogyam Trungpa, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Worrying is characterized by the presence of anxiety and unhappiness caused by real problems and thoughts of anticipated difficulty.

On days when worries taunts us, we should take a moment to understand what we’re dealing with and at what costs.

We’re fret in concerns for our relatives, securing livelihood, achieving goals, protecting our property; living in a state of permanent worry. Continue reading “Over Worrying ~ the mind-training approach” →

Oneness ~ All in One

“Oneness is the source of love.” Ram Dass

Oneness is a fundamental concept in mind training, one that rests on principles of natural law.

It claims that the state of ‘being joined as one’ is found in the very nature of existence.

We depend on each other just as much as we depend on nature and nature on us.

Only in the social jungle is “Every man for himself”.

Continue reading “Oneness ~ All for One, One for All” →

Self-Confidence ~ ending criticism

Self-confidence is a prerequisite for success, it is that which supports us in the crucial moments of life.

It is the same which helps us rise up when we fall.

Its first signs come to form even prior to our taking our first steps.

Its quality dependent on its environment, the environmental stimuli and the nature of its feedback. Continue reading “Self-confidence ~ growing faith in yourself” →