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Lifespan of a Hydrogen Atom
What is the lifespan of a hydrogen atom? https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-lifespan-of-a-hydrogen-atom That depends on what you identify as life span, and it depends on where…. What sets a hydrogen atom apart from other atoms is its nucleus: a single proton. And a proton lives very, very long. But a hydrogen atom also contains an electron. Do you… Continue reading Lifespan of a Hydrogen Atom
On Diligence – Notes
I like the word diligence. Diligence "works". (Note to myself.....) By not living life diligently, we put ourselves on a treadmill. Actually, what we all ARE on is a “down” escalator, walking up..... and we need to put enough effort into our life, that we reach the next floor, or we will always be ending… Continue reading On Diligence – Notes
The Parable of the 10 Virgins – What if…
The Parable of the Bridegroom or 10 Virgins "According to the Gospel of Matthew 25:1-13, the five virgins who are prepared for the bridegroom's arrival are rewarded, while the five who are not prepared are disowned. The parable has a clear eschatological theme: be prepared for the Day of Judgment." But.... What if this parable… Continue reading The Parable of the 10 Virgins – What if…
Emotional Reactions – Basic
I believe we as human beings, as well as all things, are supposed to live at their center. Most "things" naturally live at their center. Humans can stray away from their center. I believe human beings center is "now, here, attentive." Peace grows from this center. When we move away from our center, we lose… Continue reading Emotional Reactions – Basic
Turning selfishness into compassion
Been reading a considerable amount about the Buddhist precepts, particularly related to the precepts taken in the process of becoming a Buddhist layperson. Since deciding to take this step of becoming a Buddhist layperson, I had sensed alot of struggling with the type of moral code which allowed a person to be so focused on… Continue reading Turning selfishness into compassion
Dharma 101 – The force of Inertia = Suffering
When I was young, I chafed at "discipline", yet I recognized that it was something which played a positive part in my life when I allowed it. But there was also a negative reaction, a pushing back .... always trying to kick in. It seems in the end, it was a force, almost like inertia… Continue reading Dharma 101 – The force of Inertia = Suffering
Reality is Dharma
This is the excerpt for your very first post.