Here’s how the Dalai Lama gets rid of regret, guilt, and shame: he doesn’t. Wait, what? An elderly monk asked the Dalai Lama about his physically active yoga practice and if it should be continued at his advanced age. The Dalai Lama advised, “Nah bro, you’re too old for that stuff. Act your age” (or … Continue reading How The Dalai Lama Gets Rid Of Guilt (Spoiler: He Doesn’t)
Tag: Buddhism
Different Meanings For The Same Events
Everybody comes back from vacation and inventories their frustrations and failures, right? Just me? I’m an optimist (or so I tell myself). I’m working on the list of positive things to focus on too. This James Clear quote sums up the backward-looks well: Different meanings can be assigned to the same events. Look for evidence … Continue reading Different Meanings For The Same Events
Feeling The Feels
I've felt like a real piece of you-know-what lately. I've let people down, gone back on promises, and figured new things out that made past beliefs look downright stupid. This life business... it's hard. There's a core idea I keep coming back to in order to help. Our thoughts and the facts about anything we … Continue reading Feeling The Feels
Build Resilience
The right strategy is the strategy a person can actually stick to. This is resilience. It might not be “the best” strategy, it might not be “optimal” - but, it’s the strategy that will get the job done. Professionally, we create value when we build resilience into our clients via our work. We succeed when … Continue reading Build Resilience