Posts by Paul

In the book, Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, the author, Shunryu Suzuki, shares a story about the Single-Minded way, or the railroad track. The Bodhisattva’s [person on the path to enlightenment] way is called “the single-minded way,” or “one railway track thousands of miles long.” The railway track is always the same. If it were to…

The lesson is for goodness sake pay yourself first and save for retirement. It would be a lot more fun with money.

Inner peace is defined as a serene, happy, and content state of mind, regardless of life’s circumstances. It’s about freeing your mind from negativity and achieving a state of joy—an attainable state that everyone can reach with the right elements. Here are the four essential ingredients for achieving inner peace: Prioritizing Your Own Life Prioritizing…

There are plenty of things you can do if you’re feeling down. You could pout and sulk. Or you could find something to do that renews your appreciation of life. There are lots of positive things that you overlook when your mood turns sour. Appreciate life and enhance your mood: Make your own list of…

There’s a huge difference between doing something well and doing it perfectly. Attempting to be perfect can bring on feelings of inadequacy and even interfere with completing important projects. Excellence, on the other hand, is attainable and is always more than good enough. Eliminate the idea of perfection from your life and you’ll see your…