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Ripples of Moonlight

I sit alone this autumn eve; The trees sway and inweave Into a beautiful scene, Behind a lake so still, serene; Ripples of moonlight Caught in its glamour; The moon's silver gaze bedight The fallen leaves with a glow that enamor The lost like me to come here. There's simplicity... read more

"​The Stillness"

The clarity of the reflection suggests a state of perfect equanimity. Just as only still water can reflect the sky without distortion, the human mind can only perceive truth when it is free from the ripples of desire and ego...

Develop your life skills

Communication and interpersonal skills Decision-making and problem-solving Creative thinking and critical thinking Self-awareness and empathy Assertiveness and equanimity, or self-control Resilience and ability to cope with problems ...perhaps the most important life skill is the ability and... read more

Invoking the divine abodes

#brahmaviharas The brahmaviharas or commonly translated as the four divine/heavenly abodes (of Brahma) are a type of mental cultivation and meditation practice taught in buddhist traditions. It is complimentary to the practice of 'metta' or loving-kindness. The four are namely, loving-kindness... read more

A Netflix documentary on the children of Gaza

This documentary is about the humanitarian effects of the 2014 Gaza war. It follows children who have been affected by the death and devastation in it's aftermath. One chilling juxtaposing scene is where 2 young boys who have lost 4 common friends right in front of them when there was a series of... read more