There's a few habits that did more to change my life than most of my "major" projects. So much more. Few repeated actions, done everyday, so discreet that they could easily go unnoticed. These daily … [Read more...]
10 obstacles that keep you spiritually limited
Technically delayed Before the chinese invaded the Himalayas, Tibet was a feudal country, and its infrastructures were laughable: wooden bridges, no electricity or tap water, no trains, nothing. … [Read more...]
Napoleon’s wiener issue
"Why cover the earth with leather? A pair of shoes is enough" - Shantideva There's two ways to solve a problem: solving it stopping to believe that it's a problem Solving a … [Read more...]
5 minute guide to recovering if you screwed up real bad
My 30th birthday was by far the worst I ever had, it took me 6 month to get over it. I was still a Buddhist monk at the time, and I had gone to India and Nepal for a pilgrimage in the four holy … [Read more...]
20 ways to stop wasting time and start learning things
No philosophy today, just a quick list of my favorite ways to save time for learning, creating and being as happy as I can. In random order :) Reduce commitments Face it, there's too little time … [Read more...]
Ascetic fantasies
Long ago, there was a Tibetan Yogi who had spent so many years contemplating the illuminated snows that his eyes were burnt. He could no longer see but blurry shadows, yet he would meditate all … [Read more...]
Emotional minimalism – How to keep things simpler in your head
Yesterday I had a panic attack after discovering a succesful website that attracts thousands of followers. The guy behind this blog crafts well-written, insightful articles. Everybody loves what he … [Read more...]
3 tips to avoid looking stupid on Facebook
I could say that Facebook is evil and a waste of time (few would disagree). But I won't. I love Facebook, and I love to share things with my Facebook friends. And of course I'm aware that social … [Read more...]
20 ways to short-circuit depression
Today, Rumination is the magic word! Definition of rumination: the compulsively focused attention on the symptoms of one's distress, and on its possible causes and consequences, as opposed to its … [Read more...]
6 tips to go meatless
After I heard how factory farming animals were treated, all I wanted to do was to become a vegetarian, that was 20 years ago. I'm still very happy I went meatless, but switching diet is a big deal … [Read more...]