There are Four Noble Truths that were taught by the Buddha. The first pertains to Dukkha or suffering, and states in part that “there is suffering”. The Buddha said “what is the Noble Truth of Suffering? Birth is suffering, aging is suffering, sickness is suffering, dissociation from the loved is suffering, not to get what one wants is suffering: in short the five categories affected by clinging are suffering.” Read more…
- Author: Alan A
How Can I Change?
So, just what do we need to do to change? Well, the first step to change is awareness and this will be the basis of this post. Sure, we can debate whether or not awareness is actually the first step but the point is that it is important to possess awareness if we want to change. If we are not aware of what needs to be changed, how shall we change? Read more…
- Author: Alan A
Hopefully Helpful Quotes
I thought I would post some tweets 
- Life is as good or bad as I make it. I always have blessings, whether or not I choose to see them is entirely up to me.
- It’s fascinating just how happy & at peace I am when I am not consumed with me, myself & I.
-When I’m consumed with self, I’m consumed with self-centered fear, which ruins everything. No self, no self-centered fear. Simple really. Read more…
- Author: Alan A
Peace and Happiness is a Choice
I am sure the title of this post will irritate a few people but, for the most part, it is a true statement. I was engaged in back and forth emails with someone and they suggested that I post one of the emails that I wrote to them. So, after a little editing, here it is. Read more…
- Author: Alan A
How to Raise a Child
This post lists some basic child raising philosophies. The format of the post is a bit unusual in the sense that it is in the form of a letter written by someone with a child, to someone who was to care for the child, from time to time. I think the premise of the letter is a great idea and the points made are even better. I have changed the name of the child in the letter to protect the family’s anonymity and edited it slightly so as to better suit the format of the post. If this post helps so much as one child have a healthier, happier upbringing, then it will be a success. Read more…
