Business, English, Personal
Motion is not progress
Motion is a great excuse and illusionist. It gives you a sense of accomplishment but leaves you cold in the results. Choose your metrics wisely and observe the output.
June 22, 2020- English, Personal
Which version are you now?
Instead of stacking numbers in the increments of one, we could also use something else to perceive our life. Some years back another friend told me he has only a few dogs left. I did not understand at first what he was saying.
May 4, 2020 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Life and Death, Personal
Death and Dying
Have you ever considered what dying means? Often we are very shady and quiet about death. It is something…
June 10, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Meditation, Personal
Life and Meditation
Life is eternal harmonious breathing, in and out. Like in breathing, there are three stages to life: in(halation), balance…
June 2, 2005 - Business, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Short Insights
Time Excuse
Our greatest excuse is time. Either we do not have enough of it or we have too much of…
May 21, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Meditation, Personal
Zen Thoughts
What’s reality like from eternity’s point of view? Who talks by silence, does the most. How can we see…
May 15, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Meditation, Personal
Enlightenment
Meditation is preparation for the continuous steady state of enlightenment, a process where one is adjusting to shift the…
May 10, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Short Insights
Wanting
When you want something you also state that you don’t have something. Your object of wanting is the very…
April 28, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Meditation, Personal
To Change Is Becoming
As long as there is something that changes, the quest is not over. Anything that is not permanent and…
April 28, 2005 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Belief Structures
Our belief structures define who we are and how we interpret the world. They are our point of view…
April 27, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Reality and Ego
I – Who?
When you are angry ask yourself: Who is angry? When you are disappointed ask yourself: Who is disap- pointed?…
April 26, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Reality and Ego
Something Eligible
Everything with a form and shape falls into the trinity of cre- ation, sustenance, and dissolution. These three states…
April 21, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Meditation, Personal
Notes for a Serious Practitioner
Always concentrate on your state of being-ness, never on the mode of being. Don’t try, genuinely be. Understand you…
March 24, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Short Insights
Meaning of Life
(To) Be. We are just becoming. As long as we have to become, we are not. When we only…
March 13, 2005 - Experience, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Poems
Detachment
The view, so vivid and exciting, full of life, happiness and joy, sometimes sorrow, often pain, from limited knowledge…
February 26, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Short Insights
Evolving Path
Life evolves like an ascending spring. Viewed from the side, it reveals its upward spiral while the top view…
February 24, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Mind, Personal
Questions for Self-Inquiry
Where do our feelings and thoughts arise, appear, and vanish? There must be something that is not in movement…
February 20, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Mind, Personal, Poems
Thought
Suffering or joy, quest or rest, happiness or agony, together or alone, now or then, you or me, here…
February 14, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Reality and Ego
Our World
The world we know exists only in our mind. It is real for us, but it is not to…
February 11, 2005 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Conservatism
We are conservative by nature. We tend to enclose ourselves. Some of the fences we build are physical and…
January 29, 2005 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Poems
Trapped in a Box
Within a shelter, Covered in a case, Limited by boundaries, Extended by nature. Trapped in the illusion, Bewildered at…
January 27, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Life and Death, Personal
Breathing
Life is breathing. It has three different phases—inhalation, short pause, and exhalation. Internal and external action— visible and invisible.…
January 25, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Life and Death, Personal
Death
In our language death means the opposite of living. Being alive is to live, create, explore, and experience. Death…
January 23, 2005 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Temporal
Our life can be compared to a project. Projects have a begin- ning and an end. Its definition states…
January 22, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Poems, Reality and Ego
Presence
All there is, is right here and just now; Don’t wait, don’t travel, shift forward or delay; Postpone to…
January 19, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Reality and Ego
Division
Everything we see, have, are, and live within is based on two structures: the substance (i.e., the essence) and…
January 16, 2005 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Meditation, Personal, Poems
Emptiness
Nothing to declare, nothing to say, nothing to hear, nothing to think; Only silence, accompanying friend, no one to…
November 23, 2004 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Rightness
Facts are very important on our time. We live surrounded by lots of information and knowledge. Most of the…
November 22, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Mind, Personal
Planning
When are we very positively surprised and overwhelmed? When something out of the ordinary and unexpected hap- pens, something…
November 21, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Reality and Ego
Relative
Our existence is relative. We are only in relation to some- thing. Nothing has any meaning or significance per…
November 20, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Short Insights
Trust
Trust is about relying on someone, letting ourselves be vulner- able and fragile, totally dependent on someone. It is…
November 19, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Reality and Ego
Doing without the Doer
Why is the doer so important? Or, to be more specific, when is the doer important? In most of…
November 17, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Mind, Personal, Poems
Memory
Goes back only a short while, forgets, ignores, leaves blank, the things we did, and are not proud about;…
November 16, 2004 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Money
Money is just part of the framework. In itself, it is nothing. It is only a convention between people.…
November 15, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Mind, Personal
Compromised Dumpster
We are in the garbage-creation business. The products and results are our own creation, and the consequences are observ-…
November 14, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Poems, Reality and Ego
Ready
We are free, to stay, or to go; No one holds, but us. We have so much, to do,…
November 13, 2004 - Experience, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Written meditation
We read many books during our life. The type of reading we do varies with the topic, our interest…
November 12, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Short Insights
Physical existence
Physical existence is a mask, disguise, larva of a butterfly, working cloth, marionette, platform, embodiment, avatar, outer jacket, transformer,…
November 11, 2004 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Opinions
We are quick to have opinions about anything. Even when we lack facts, we get strong feelings about things.…
November 10, 2004 - Belief System, Business, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Busy
We claim to be so busy. What does it really mean, and is it actually possible? Being busy means…
November 9, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Life and Death, Personal, Poems
Give Away
The more we let go, the more we gain, right choices, and confidence; Knowing the way, gives us the…
November 8, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Reality and Ego
Reflector
Our world consists of atoms and smaller particles, quarks. The scale does not end here, but all the same,…
November 7, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Qualities
Forgiveness
Our life is full of incidents and situations where we are strongly emotionally attached. These occurrences can have a…
November 6, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Poems, Short Insights
Unconditional Love
It looks at nobody, but sees everyone. Perceives no difference, lays no judgment, still keeps you company. Gives you…
November 5, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Reality and Ego
Me, Myself, and I
Limited understanding leads to misinterpretations and imperfect actions. These actions are perceived emotionally and assumed to be conducted with…
November 4, 2004 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Poems
Ignorance
Way to see,hear,taste,feel,know,and live the world;With good intentions,limited knowledge,poor perception,lacking observationbut still trying. Without shame,or humbleness,knowing,acting,and behavingwith certainty,rightness,a sense…
November 3, 2004 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
What We Know
We are used to living surrounded by information. Our schools teach us the value of knowledge and details. TV…
November 2, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Meditation, Personal
Concentration
Our life is hectic. Even more, our mind is restlessly moving. Our inner state is often noticeable for outsiders…
November 1, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Qualities
Patience
We are used to living in the world of instant action and response. Each generation claims that the current…
October 31, 2004 - Experience, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Poems
Parallel
Different stages, various levels, intercepting each other. Same moment, different meanings, present in all of them. Separate paths, isolated…
October 30, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Reality and Ego
Reality
Reality is a subjective phenomenon. It consists of our personal understanding of the structures around us. It is an…
October 30, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Poems, Qualities
Harmony
A state of indifference, existence without significance. Way to be the world, let others see the perf. How to…
October 29, 2004 - Experience, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
High Stakes
Some of us choose a harder route. We want to achieve things faster this way than it would take…
October 28, 2004 - Experience, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Our Teachers
Every one of us is here alone (but not necessarily lonely). We live among other people and yet all…
October 27, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Separation
Longing
We live in a state of constant longing. The current moment seems never to be enough. When we’ve reached…
October 26, 2004 - Experience, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Dual Life
Our inner life is sacred and personal to each of us. Our exter- nal life we share with the…
October 25, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Poems, Qualities
Happiness
Is a moment of joy, a smile or a kind word from a stranger; Unexpected and spontaneous, innocent. Beauty…
October 24, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Short Insights
Recycling
Most of us are like TV sets. We receive information and repro- duce it as it has been sent…
October 23, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Poems, Separation
To Be
To be, how we are supposed to be, believe the way we ought to be, see what we want…
October 22, 2004 - Experience, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Reverse Confidence
Have you ever looked back on your life, thought about the incidents and situations you faced in your life?…
October 21, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Meditation, Personal
Detachment
We often get carried away or overwhelmed by our emotions. We call this a state of being emotional or…
October 20, 2004 - Experience, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Tranquillity
Inner peace derives from an insight and internal knowledge and confidence. It is a known fact for the one…
October 19, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Separation, Society
Sharing
It’s amazing that there is enough of everything on our planet. The thing is that we create the scarcity…
October 18, 2004 - Experience, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Levels
We are used to degrees. Our school years are based on num- bered degrees. We live and breathe different…
October 17, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Life and Death, Personal, Poems
Life
Life is a moment, a declaration; It puts us into a test, of persistence and consistence; It kindly teaches…
October 16, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Reality and Ego
Stop worrying
Many times it looks like we live for our worries. They sur- round us and follow us everywhere we…
October 15, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Qualities
Humbleness
Our life is full of low and high moments. In the great moments, we have a feeling of being…
October 13, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Life and Death, Personal
Time Travel
It’s funny that we desire to travel through time. Besides self- ish interest, what purpose would it serve? We…
October 12, 2004 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Fair and Unfair
Often we feel that we are treated unfairly or something hap- pens that we do not accept as fair.…
October 11, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Short Insights
More Precious Than Gold
We are used to valuing almost everything in our lives. Our time and actions as well as the material…
October 9, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Meditation, Personal
When We Are
When does all this suffering end? When we only are. All this achieving and doing, is it ever enough?…
October 8, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Reality and Ego
Our Quest
Plato’s ideal world consists of perfect items. Those items are not present in our visible world, still we can…
October 7, 2004 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Acceptance
We often desire acceptance from others. We are insecure about ourself and need confirmation from other people. We want…
September 29, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Life and Death, Personal
The Framework
Our culture, society, administration, political system, infra- structure, laws, processes, properties, possessions, and even money are just a framework.…
September 28, 2004 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Have To versus Can Do
We are often just struggling. Life is something we have to struggle through. We react, and most of the…
September 25, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Life and Death, Personal
When?
Time is a great paradox. We are almost never in the time. Being in the moment is almost nonexistent…
September 24, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Reality and Ego
Who Am I?
Have you ever considered the question where are you really? Let’s start by defining a house: What is a…
September 23, 2004 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Confusion
There is plenty of confusion and chaos around us. Many things seem not to make much sense, and drastic…
September 22, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Mind, Personal
Mindlessness
“When you talk, you only say something that you already know; when you listen, you learn what someone else…
September 21, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Meditation, Personal
Tips for discovery
Some tips for personal discovery and insight: 1. Focus (quiet your mind). 2. Be persistent. 3. Don’t try…
September 21, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Poems, Short Insights
Disappointment
Disappointment is like happiness, only a bit more serious. It hugs you with its whole reach, and does not…
September 20, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Mind, Personal
Predetermined life
We want to be in control. We are not comfortable with unpredictability. We would prefer to live in a…
September 19, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Separation
The Other
How can we learn about ourselves? By facing the Other. Some time ago, I wrote about relationships and referred…
September 18, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Mind, Personal
Silence
Seldom can we experience silence by chance anymore. Walkmans, TVs, radio, traffic, and household appliances keep us company. There…
September 17, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Life and Death, Personal
Resistance
You can see it from the outset. Some people have lots of wor- ries and they have a large…
September 16, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Poems, Separation
Why
Why are we sad? Because we are not happy. Why are we excited? Because we are not bored. Why…
September 16, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Mind, Personal
Forms
Our world is based on dualities comprising items in time and space. In other words, our life happens by…
September 15, 2004 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Becoming
Often we want something—we want to learn new skills, get rid of bad habits, or change something in our…
September 14, 2004 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Routines
We love to fixate. We are afraid of new, unknown things. Being novel is maybe the most difficult thing…
September 13, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Reality and Ego
Process Point of View
Process is something that is not permanent and it serves a specific purpose. It is not the end means…
September 12, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Short Insights
Happiness
Unconditional existence without any reciprocity is a true state of happiness. This level of being is not affected by…
September 11, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Mind, Personal
Significance and Self
Who did you meet today? What did you see? Usually we answer these questions by mentioning the most significant…
September 10, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Separation
Give Away
We are captured in duality. Space and time are our destiny. As long as we are learning this lesson,…
September 8, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Separation
Words
Our communication is mainly verbal—at least the visible one. We speak, read, and think in words all the time.…
September 7, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Separation
Ownership
Owning means that the owner of something has the right to exclude others from using it and has a…
September 6, 2004 - Belief System, Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal
Fixed Mind
We like certainty. We would love to live in a world where things are predictable. Or do we? Our…
September 5, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Short Insights
Beauty
Something fresh. Anew. Pure. Innocent. Fragile. Its vulnerability captures its essence. Like a perfect cherry tree blossom in the…
September 2, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Separation
Dualism
We need dualism to live and experience. The list of examples is basically infinite: day and night, good and…
August 29, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Personal, Separation
Relationship
Why do two people live together? This question came up today when my friend had some issues with his…
August 16, 2004 - Fragments of Reality, Fragments of Reality, Life and Death, Personal
Life
Do we know what it is to live? We say we’re living. So we should be masters of life.…
August 14, 2004