One. Rob Bell, John Michael Greer, Peter Rollins, Elizabeth Gilbert, Shane Parrish and his guests on The Knowledge Project, Ram Dass, Ramit Sethi, Ava Huang, Brother Lawrence – these are some of the people I’ve learned very important things from.
As an American Buddhist, I'm here to say amen. (The dichotomy of that sentence brings me joy.) And also to add that maybe I just haven't met a real guru yet. I am open to the possibility. But we are human -- how could we ever expect everything from a guru who is only human as well.
Soooo many years ago when we were both mere Flickr babes you told me about a Buddhist (I think) concept of monkeys creating problems in our brain when they sensed a shortage. That has always stuck with me.
Poor Clare. Great Welsh stomp. Moving north and seeing Gov’t Mule Sunday. Summertime, sweet summertime. Summertime plans? Nope, just summer fun! What are your thoughts about summertime fun?
As an American Buddhist, I'm here to say amen. (The dichotomy of that sentence brings me joy.) And also to add that maybe I just haven't met a real guru yet. I am open to the possibility. But we are human -- how could we ever expect everything from a guru who is only human as well.
Soooo many years ago when we were both mere Flickr babes you told me about a Buddhist (I think) concept of monkeys creating problems in our brain when they sensed a shortage. That has always stuck with me.
I wonder if I was talking about "monkey mind"?
Yes!!!!!!!!! That was it
It is real! For me. Often. :D
Eat the meat and spit out the bones of teachers 🌹❤️🙏
Poor Clare. Great Welsh stomp. Moving north and seeing Gov’t Mule Sunday. Summertime, sweet summertime. Summertime plans? Nope, just summer fun! What are your thoughts about summertime fun?