Every day we have so many things to do and so many tasks to complete that it can be difficult for us to be mindful: to be aware of what we are doing and how we are doing it; to be present and awake; to attend to our own existence; to let ourselves be enveloped … Continue reading The Quiet Joy of Mindfulness
Tomorrow, on the 24th of August, is my birthday, my 24th, but I am not going to celebrate, not because of melancholy or depression, no, not at all, for at present I am quite content with my life as it is, and though there is always room for improvement, I have come to the conclusion … Continue reading Why I Don’t Celebrate My Birthday
Cars move too fast; modern life is fast and hectic as it is -- we need to slow down, not speed up. Cars get into traffic jams, reminding us how tediously unpleasant modern life can be at times -- how annoying it is to find yourself in the midst of a cacophony of honking and … Continue reading Why I’ll Never Buy a Car If I Can Help It
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