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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Posted on May 13, 2026
in #Authentic Self, #Awareness, #Neuroscience and Meditation, Flourishing, Imagination, Spirituality, Well Being
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Red Roses, Ashby Ponds, May 2026 The Fourteenth Dalai Lama’s insight that both science and spirituality share common goals to “pursue truth and serve humanity” is shared by avant-garde neuroscientists as well. A mind free from disturbance alleviates stress and suffering, a goal shared by science and meditative paths alike. Apart from contemplative calm and composure there is more practical potential within each and every one of us. Such a life is best described as flourishing or a life of Utter Wellness.  Aristotle proposed the goal of life as the “Right Mean,” a quality between extremes such as risk-taking and cowardice, between self-indulgence and ascetic denial. He also stated that we are not virtuous by nature but we can become so by self-monitoring. Self-monitoring means the practice of noting our thoughts and acts in silence and...

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Posted on April 27, 2026
in #Authentic Self, Attention and Awareness, Spirituality
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In 1957 an entire monastery in Thailand was being relocated by a group of monks. While moving the giant clay Buddha, the monks noticed a large crack. On closer investigation they noticed a golden gleam emanating from inside. Using gentle hammer and chisel strokes they chipped away the clay exterior until an image made of solid gold was revealed. Art historians believe that centuries earlier, older generation of monks had covered the image of the Buddha, made in solid gold, with clay to protect it from attack by the Burmese army. This fascinating discovery became a perfect metaphor for human life. Our Authentic Self (awareness of who we truly are) is the gold Buddha shining inside you. It is not somewhere in future, it is not in your much-loved spouse or...

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