The presence of extremism is our tangible enemy, because it is a symptom of mental fixation. "Fixations of EVERY kind are harmful to the Human mind." We cannot see clearly when our mind is fixated on things.
Category: Daily Thoughts by Uncle Bucky
Clear Thinking in our Daily Life
Clear thinking means that a person has the ability to parse the literal from the metaphorical, and see clearly the difference between the antiquated thinking and enlightenment thinking. It also means that they can experience the positive points and benefits of their beliefs. Our healthy inner life naturally calls us to acknowledge the existence of… Continue reading Clear Thinking in our Daily Life
Living with a Strong Core
Just as we have to exercise our core body muscles, in order to not have our muscles atrophy, we need to exercise our mind, and have a daily practice that eliminates mental and emotional scatteredness in order to experience inner strength. Living each day from a strong core brings focus and a sense of satisfaction… Continue reading Living with a Strong Core
An Important Note – Not a Popular Note, but an Important One
Regarding Sexuality and Religious Leaders The main issue regarding religious folks attitude towards their leaders, is that they believe that sexual appetite is somehow diminished as the leaders climb the spiritual ladder. All religions have predators running freely because of this way of putting their leaders on a pedestal, as the leaders can take advantage… Continue reading An Important Note – Not a Popular Note, but an Important One
Relaxed attention
What is at the center of contentment? Relaxed Attention. Focus on this moment in body and in mind. Pull attention back HERE. Otherwise one will be scattered, and scattered never is a good place. Scattered is the root of weakness.Focused attention is the root of our inner strength. Lost it? come right back. It is… Continue reading Relaxed attention
Moral Compass
Moral compass is simply a set of guidelines that has become the accepted method of humans living together without harming each other. No Rules, No Society. If we are bent on tearing down those structures that humanity has found to work for the vast majority, then we are asking for a return to pre-civilized history,… Continue reading Moral Compass
The need for affirmation, attention and legitimacy
It is amazing how deep the need for attention can spread itself. You would think that humans would have learned by now, that reaching outside for approval and legitimacy is a guaranteed failed endeavour. If we don't sense legitimacy inside ourselves, there is NOTHING that can give it to us, no matter how many twists… Continue reading The need for affirmation, attention and legitimacy
Freeing ourselves from fixations
Understanding how the human mind works is how we can free ourselves from fixations that pull us into toxic situations. When psychologists tell people that their feelings are what they need to pay attention to, it ties them into the concept that feelings are more than just a cloud floating thru the mind, and that… Continue reading Freeing ourselves from fixations
Why do we need intoxicants?
I really do understand that intoxicating substances are something that people can feel its their right to use, but my question is, why do we think that we need them? Is life not good enough for us, that we need a "boost" to get thru the day? Is boredom the dominant factor in our lives?… Continue reading Why do we need intoxicants?
Focusing Inward – Focusing Outward
We all need to focus outwards in our lives, arranging our life, feeding ourselves and those around us, dodging obstacles, driving cars, doing our job, dealing with people around us. These outward things call us non-stop. But these things will pull us off balance, if we do not maintain a sense of where our "center"… Continue reading Focusing Inward – Focusing Outward
Reality is Dharma 