The consistent theme throughout was that I was praying for myself, either to maintain the status quo or to ‘get’ something. It was a one way street; a street paved with ego, and needs, and wants.
Leave the rush and the stress and the busyness behind. Smile, breathe and walk slowly.
Know that each day, no matter how busy, contains instances of ‘space arising spontaneously’. These instances are your invitation to slow down and step out of the busyness. Whether or not you accept the invitation is, of course, up to you.
You know it’s easy to find serenity on a mountain top, or when alone and in perfect silence. The challenge is to find serenity in our everyday, busy, lives.
Worrying. We all do it. Some do it more than others. For some it’s a minor irritation – for others it can be completely debilitating. Why do we do it? What purpose does it serve? Worry is one way for the mind to deal with the future – to deal with the unknown. Worry is [...]
You’ve left for the airport and you’re on your way. The question is though ‘how much time have you given yourself’? Are you someone who leaves in plenty of time or are you somone who leaves it all to the last minute? Is your journey a peaceful and productive one or a last minute stressful [...]
Hello, I'm Steve Marquez and my focus is on living a simple, spiritual, life. That's what I write about. If you are looking to explore the nature of your being, to embrace change, to question and experiment; and if you're looking to bring focus, clarity, and simplicity into your life, then you are in the right place. Welcome to 'the spartan penguin'.
