Category: Penman Lounge

  • I’d like to see your credentials

    Why did Jesus and Buddha have to teach others? It sounds to me like being enlightened was not enough So they had to share it with others We will never know their internal dialog or reasoning to lend a helping hand If the major role models of a religion were teachers Is it enough to…

  • Internal Fight Club

    I feel the best way to get over my thoughts is to accept them. If I don’t accept my thoughts they fester in my head I don’t accept the thoughts as truth, just their existence Once they are acknowledged I cannot deny their existence. I try to hold them loosely and Not let them direct…

  • Let me say that again

    You are enslaved by your own thoughts assumptions predicted norms You just need to be you You care too much about what people think about you You think you know what the other person expects of you You have no idea what others think Let me say that again You have no idea what others…

  • Modest Mouse has the right Idea

    It is almost Shabbot. I am watching dragonflies seamlessly float over the lily pads which seamlessly float over the pond as I seamlessly float in a boat over it all. My relaxation is effortless. My ripples are contagious.

  • My Civic Duty

    Why do only the privileged reap the benefits of psychiatric counseling, executive coaching, process consulting, private schools, and teacher’s aides? The cycle continues Those with more money get greater attention and resources. To charge money for help is to perpetuate our capitalistic monetary culture. Knowledge and help should be free and used to help us…

  • Society’s Manifesto

    Most of our suffering happens in our minds It comes from assumptions, expectations, and miscommunications I am sorry to say we are not going to reach collective enlightenment in our lifetime Some major external catastrophes could help shake up our stupid priorities I have my fingers crossed for 2012 We could really use a global…

  • What do I do with these feelings?

    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People says, “Behavior is a product of conscience choice, rather than a product based on feelings.” The Secret says feelings can be used as a tool to let us know if we are in the right frequency. It also says that we can shift our feelings and start producing…

  • You need to write this down

    Up to this point my life was a struggle Survival is my crutch It is comfortable I have used it to stroke my ego Wayne realize the crutch is slowing you down Check! What happens next? No more excuses Face your fear of FAILURE Feeling alive is my purpose I want to share that feeling…

  • The Pursuit of Happyness (Putting the I back in Happiness)

    If the most satisfaction you get from your day is crossing something off your to do list Then something is wrong. It may keep you busy. But you are really not fully present when you are doing the things on your list You are doing them to complete them and move onto the next item…

  • What do I live for?

    Personally a lot of my thought has gone into this question. So instead of thinking about an answer to this question, I decided to go for a run instead. After my run, I established that living is a privilege and should be treated as such. I live for the present moment. I allow myself for…