the truth
the truth, into words, as I’ve experienced it
the truth
Intelligence, my dear student, is something that is attained by way of Instinct rather than Knowledge. S: Why is this the case, Master? M: Because you see, my student, Intelligence comes from a place beyond the human mind. And it comes to a man by way of Availability moreso than by “study” or “hard work.” S: I do not understand, Master. M: When a m
... See moreKapil Gupta • A Master's Secret Whispers
Self-knowledge is obviously a process, not an end in itself; and to know oneself, one must be aware of oneself in action, which is relationship. You discover yourself, not in isolation, not in withdrawal, but in relationship—in relationship to society, to your wife, your husband, your brother, to man; but to discover how you react, what your respon
... See moreJ. Krishnamurti • What Are You Doing With Your Life?
This is a new view for me and one that makes sense. The way i am at home is my true self. If i am constantly irritated then thats an indication of my state of mind. Its easy to put on an act at work, in social circles but never at home, relationships help you see your true self.
Honesty is a core, core, core value. By honesty, I mean I want to be able to just be me. I never want to be in an environment or around people where I have to watch what I say. If I disconnect what I’m thinking from what I’m saying, it creates multiple threads in my mind. I’m no longer in the moment—now I have to be future-planning or past-regretti
... See moreTim Ferriss • The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness
I often feel this way. I think most people do
Because never in your life have you met a person who did not have a ‘message’ for you, or attempt to ‘lead’ you somewhere, or get you to ‘do something.’ Whether it was ‘for your own good’ or not. Regardless of whether it was benevolent, evil, well-intentioned, or holy.
Kapil Gupta • There Is No HOW
In every man, heredity and environment have combined to produce a creature of certain abilities and desires— including a deeply ingrained need to function in such a way that his life will be MEANINGFUL. A man has to BE something; he has to matter.
Farnam Street • Hunter S. Thompson’s Letter on Finding Your Purpose and Living a Meaningful Life
You have different sides to your personality, with conflicting needs. Instead of ignoring one, make sure you balance them. Balance time with others and time alone. Balance your need for stability with your need for surprise. Balance input and output, consumption and creation, stability and adventure, body and spirit. Your opposing needs become each
... See moreDerek Sivers • How to Live: 27 conflicting answers and one weird conclusion
If you merely escape mental pain and confusion with drugs, entertainment, sex, busy-ness, the painful problem is still there, compounded with exhaustion and addiction.
J. Krishnamurti • What Are You Doing With Your Life?
Meditation is Not an action. And the world has been taught to treat it as an action. And it is for this reason that it does not work for the overwhelming majority of practitioners. Meditation is not about Doing something. It is not about Achieving something. It is not about Becoming something. Meditation is about Allowing, rather than doing. It is
... See moreKapil Gupta • Atmamun
If you do not desire something in the depth of your bones, you will have an endless tolerance for failure. If you do desire something in the depth of your bones, you will have little tolerance for failure. As Buddha had. And once the prescriptions fail, as they always do, you will be forced to find your own way. S: So the only people who continue t
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