Most of us don’t believe that we are here by chance. Instead, we each believe that there is a reason for our existence. We believe that there is a purpose for our lives. And we spend a lot of time trying to figure out what our particular life purpose is. …
There are all kinds of trite sayings about happiness. “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” “Happiness is an inside job.” The reality is that our happiness depends upon more than just ourselves. Our circumstances also can prevent us from being happy and from having a happy life. For instance, it is really…
Our world feels chaotic these days. Within the span of three weeks, we’ve been overtaken by a highly contagious virus. This has led to quarantines, a lack of staple items in our grocery stores, and possibly loves ones who are ill. Admittedly, the speed with which our lives have changed…
In Buddhism, there is a parable called “The Second Arrow.” In this parable, the Buddha asks a student, “If a person is struck by an arrow, is it painful?” The student responds, “Yes, it is.” The Buddha then asks the student, “If the person is struck by a second arrow,…
Many of us worry about what our life purpose is. We want to know, “Why am I here? What is it that I am supposed to do with this life of mine?” Those are daunting questions. Frankly, I don’t think that they are answerable. The reality is that our life…