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Life’s Beautiful Imperfections: A Liberation Story
The Liberation of Letting Go Perfect skin. Perfect job. Perfect spouse. We chase these mirages relentlessly, don’t we? But here’s a liberating truth: life isn’t
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Beginner’s Mind: The Art of Seeing Anew
Shoshin (初心) is a word from Zen Buddhism meaning “beginner’s mind.” It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when
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The Smartphone Instagram World
Like most travelers today, I carry a smartphone that has become an indispensable companion. In Vietnam, it serves as my translator, my guide, and my
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Another Roundabout Experience
From our perch on the 32nd floor of Hue’s tallest building, we witness a daily performance of trust unfold below. A massive roundabout, where six
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The Four Dimensions of True Wealth: Finding Abundance in the Present Moment
The little alley where our rental house sits is a well-worn path – one of many An Bang (In Vietnam) thoroughfares too narrow for cars,
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Happiness Is Always Available
“Happiness is available. Please help yourself to it.” Thich Nhat Hanh, the renowned Vietnamese Zen master, peace activist, and spiritual leader In the heart of
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Lessons Learned from Korean Roundabouts
Navigating Korean roundabouts taught me more about life than any meditation retreat. As newcomers from North America and Sweden, Håkan and I watched in bewilderment
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Abandonment and the Paradox of Happiness
There’s a profound passage in Buddhist literature that illuminates the nature of happiness and suffering. It suggests that what we typically perceive as happiness in
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Impermanence: Embracing the Flow of Life
“Impermanence: Embracing the Flow of Life” Complacency. The art of pursuing permanence. In stillness, a mirage of stability, In trivial change, a facade of prudence.
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The Language of Kindness
As our plane descended through the clouds, Seoul unveiled itself beneath a canvas of breathtaking hues. The city sprawled before us, a tapestry of ancient