Wake: Recent Episodes
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If you are a fan of fairy tales, you are probably familiar with the format - a lead character starts off ordinary or even disadvantaged. Then they meet a challenge and eventually emerge victorious through might, magic, or marriage. In "Wake", you will hear similar tales of human difficulties. The difference is; might, magic, and marriage are rarely the solution. Instead, the mind is key. And it lies in the choices we have to make in the wake of our suffering.
Find out what happens in "The prince and the angry dragon" in Wake, a new collection of stories about wisdom, kindness, and compassion. Available on Amazon.
Our inner critic grows up alongside us and knows all the nuances of our hopes, fears, passions, and insecurities. The inner critic is not an enemy and we cannot banish it entirely from our minds. Stay mindful and remain in the driver’s seat as the kindest, most loving, most patient, and most generous version of yourself. Invite the inner critic along for the ride. There’s only one rule. It is not allowed to drive!
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There are two kinds of suffering. The first is what all beings go through when undesirable changes inevitably happen. The second kind of suffering is what we create in response to the first. Attachment is the fuel of the second kind of suffering. Attachment leads to unrealistic expectations, which lead to disappointments and more suffering. By allowing ourselves to let go of what is no longer our truth, we free ourselves from attachments and approach closer to freedom of mind.
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The one person you will spend every single minute of the rest of your life with is yourself. Your body is the dwelling place of the greatest love. It is your companion and your friend. Treat it well with love, kindness, and respect.
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The four divine qualities in Buddhism are lovingkindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. These qualities are not rare gifts that some are born with, and others lack. They are inborn transcendent qualities we all have. Get to know your divine qualities and nurture them. Maintain them in balance. You can be the sublime presence in the lives of everyone around you, including your own.
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Often, we make assumptions based on what we see. An assumption is like a spell that prevents us from opening our minds to all the truths. Be mindful, shield yourself from the spell of assumption, lead with kindness, and navigate the world with an open heart.
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We are born with the purest and most precious nature. Although time and life struggles may add layers of impurities to conceal it, at the core, our lovingkindness and compassion stay intact and bright. Uncover the layers of negativity and allow your true nature to shine unapologetically through. The world deserves to witness the beauty that is you.
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All beings, big or small, predators or prey, are subjected to suffering and heartbreaks. Compassion is what we feel when we understand the suffering others are going through. Compassion is not about finding solutions or eliminating bad feelings. It is about showing all the love and support you can. The love and support that might just give someone enough illumination until they find their own light at the end of the tunnel of suffering.
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The law of karma reminds us that we are all connected. When you treat people badly or get out of your way to hurt someone, the negativity always finds its way back to you. And when you feel joy when others succeed, the same joy is returned to you in multitude.
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Dharika suffered great losses. She tried her best to hang on to what was lost. She was swept into the river of sorrow that only pulled her deeper into it until she learned to let go. And only by letting go, was she able to find her way back to the shore where life's new meanings were waiting for her.
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Physical qualities are subjected to fade over time. Kindness, on the other hand, is lasting and continues to multiply the more we exercise it. We are all born with an incredible capacity for kindness. Discover the kindness within you and immortalize it by sharing it with the world.
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There are so many things we can learn from the extraordinary running boy - kindness, dutifulness, perseverance, and integrity, to name a few. Integrity means always doing the right thing, even if it is difficult, or even if it may lead to repercussions.
How do we know what the right thing is? When you seat yourself in a place of kindness and wisdom, you will always find what the right thing is.
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Our natural response to fear is to avoid it. This instinct keeps us safe. However, avoidance is not a sustainable practice when what we fear continues to persist. The longer our fear lingers, the more power it has over us. In the end, we must use courage to face the fear head-on and conquer it to reclaim ourselves.
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Things aren't always what they appear. What we first think of a person may turn out to be wrong. What initially appears to be a misfortune may turn into an opportunity for growth. With the right mindset, adversities can turn into successes, and enemies can become allies.
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In life, suffering happens. As painful as it is, sometimes suffering is necessary magic. It transforms us into who we are meant to become. Buddha, Jesus, and Moses all suffered greatly before they became the great men that they were. Through mindfulness, we can grow from our suffering. We will find that the most satisfying accomplishment comes from what we have suffered through, and not from what comes easily.
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When we want something and do not get it, we will often discover later that the very something is not what we really need after all.
When you love what you have, you will have everything you need. And when you focus on what you lack, you will never feel enough.
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Anger is often a package for another emotion. Sit with your anger in mindfulness until it tells you its true name. Address the core emotion and use the energy from anger as a motivation for positive changes.
Forgiveness is the cure for anger. While forgiveness is not easy to achieve, it will release you from the imprisonment of anger and guide you toward peace and light.
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