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Monthly Archives: September 2017
Reality, through a pinhole
That’s what my zen meditation teacher, Reverend Takafumi Kawakami, said today. “We think we know reality, but the fact is, we know our reality, which is very limited. We think we are seeing everything, but our view is all that … Continue reading
Posted in buddhism, Travel
Tagged buddhism, japan, Kyoto, meditation, Myoshin-ji Temple, Reverend Takafumi Kawakami, Shunko-in Temple, zen, zen gardens
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Grace in a breakfast
In the ryokan (traditional Kyoto inn) where I’m staying, grace comes through even in breakfast. Consider the kind of breakfast you have typically when traveling. There is a large and noisy dining hall, usually the hotel cafe, with an array … Continue reading
Posted in buddhism, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged balance, breakfast, buddhism, flow, harmony, japan, japanese mountain plums, Kyoto, miso soup, tofu, zen
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Kyoto: a balm for the world
Why has no one ever told me about Kyoto? If I had to be reborn, I would ask for it to be here, a million times over. Kyoto is serenity. (Run, don’t walk, here if you’re craving some calm.) The … Continue reading
Posted in buddhism, City life, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged buddhism, compassion, flow, grace, higashi honganji temple, japan, Kyoto, mindfulness, serenity, zen
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The boring delight of discipline
Yesterday, I wrote about how the secret sauce to success is discipline, not motivation. It’s a surprising insight. After all, we’re schooled to believe that you have to have a crazed fit of inspiration to achieve outstanding, jaw-dropping outcomes. This … Continue reading
Posted in buddhism, Habit change, human behaviour
Tagged discipline, exercise, habit, happiness, joy, motivation, music, routine, Writing
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Discipline, not motivation
On my Instagram feed, I follow Kayla Itsines, an HIIT fitness guru from Adelaide, Australia. She’s incredible in many ways – she’s in her 20s and already has a global cult following. Women across all ages do her fitness regimen … Continue reading
Posted in Habit change
Tagged 5am Club, accomplishments, achievements, bbg, Benjamin Franklin, discipline, goals, instagram, kayla itsines, leadership, motivation, Robin Sharma
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Thank you, Starbucks
“Ni hao!” The barista called out, as I stepped into a Starbucks cafe in downtown Shanghai. “Ni hao!” He said again. I looked up and realised he was talking to me. A 20-something chap with a cherubic face and trendy eyeglasses … Continue reading
Posted in Growing up global, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged adventure, China, comfort, family, home, Shanghai, Starbucks
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