Every seeker has a similar level of control that is expected. However, our emotions, especially nowadays, seem to not only be in control of us but are expected to be in control of us. Over time, this becomes a very hard habit to combat. No wonder that depression is such a rising modern problem. You have […]
Kick-ass lessons: The bleeding effect
When one is bleeding, it is easy to notice how the viscous red liquid colors the clothes, the hands and essentially the entire moment. Very few people in the world bleed that profusely in today’s day and age. But by the standards of historical soldiers, survivors and martial artists, blood was not an unwelcome sight. […]
Meditation musings 07: Stillness
Recently my mother met a friend on the street. “How’s your son doing? the friend asked. “Is he still unemployed?” “Yes,” my mother replied, “but he’s meditating now, so at least it’s better than sitting around doing nothing.” That was actually a joke, but it’s pretty close to the truth for me. The funny thing is that after years of studying and practising […]