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“I really like my quiet life and I really like putting paint on canvas and I really love my spiritual life and I feel like —and this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists — I have enough.”
— Jim Carrey
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“Living below your means is not about sacrifice. It’s about freedom.”
— Anonymous
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“Ego Traps • If you think it is more “spiritual” to ride a bike to work or use public transportation, but then find yourself judging anyone who drives a car, you’re in an ego trap. • If you think it is more “spiritual” to stop watching television because it rots your brain, but then find yourself judging those who still watch TV, you’re in an ego trap. • If you think it is more “spiritual” to avoid reading gossip, tabloid or news magazines, but then find yourself judging those who do read those things, you’re in an ego trap. • If you think it is more “spiritual” to listen to classical music or soothing nature sounds, but then find yourself judging those who listen to mainstream or pop music, you’re in an ego trap. • If you think it is more “spiritual” to do yoga, become a vegan, buy organic, buy healing crystals, practice reiki, meditate, wear hippie/thrift shop clothing, visit ashrams and read enlightened spiritual books, but then you judge anyone who doesn’t do those things, you’re in an ego trap. Always be aware of the feeling of superiority. Self-righteous superiority is your biggest clue that you are in an ego trap. The ego loves to sneak in the back door. It will take a noble idea, like starting up yoga, and then twist it to serve its own ends by making you feel superior to others; you will start to look down on those who are not following your righteous “spiritual” path. Superiority, judgment and condemnation. That is the ego trap.”
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Daily Tarot Readings
Interpretation
Your Tarot Card Reading reveals the following insights:
Card 1:
Card 1: #45 – Nine of Cups
The Nine of Cups is often referred to as the “Wish Card” as it signifies contentment, satisfaction, and emotional fulfillment. This card indicates that you are in a good place emotionally and may be experiencing a period of happiness and harmony in your life.
Card 2:
Card 2: #21 – Judgment
The Judgment card symbolizes rebirth, awakening, and inner calling. It suggests that you are going through a period of self-reflection and are being called to make important decisions or changes in your life. This card signals a time of transformation and new beginnings.
Card 3:
Card 3: #33 – Page of Wands
The Page of Wands represents creativity, inspiration, and new opportunities. This card suggests that you may be embarking on a new creative project or venture that will bring excitement and growth into your life. It encourages you to explore your passions and take bold steps towards your goals.
Overall Interpretation:
Together, these cards indicate that you are currently in a phase of emotional fulfillment and contentment (Nine of Cups). However, you are also being called to make important decisions and embrace new beginnings (Judgment). The Page of Wands signifies that new opportunities and creative endeavors are on the horizon, encouraging you to embrace your passions and take proactive steps towards your aspirations. Overall, this reading suggests that your life is filled with potential for growth, transformation, and fulfillment.
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3 Reasons Why You Are Seeing 12:12 – The Meaning of 1212
“As a messenger of the Divine, Angel Number 1212 signifies your need to advance on your path. On this way, seeing 1212 (12:12) means stepping out of your comfort zone and starting anew in your life. You begin pushing yourself toward something different because you feel you are not in the place where you want to be on your journey. You have that feeling because your soul always knows what is best for you, and it is nudging you to take action that is in alignment with your highest truths. For this reason, your angel message is about having the faith and courage to take a step into unfamiliar places. And as your path unfolds, you will discover that what is being revealed to you is far greater than anything you ever imagined. Trust that you are divinely safe.”
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5 Reasons Why You Are Seeing 11:11 – The Meaning of 1111
“The overall meaning of 1111 is that you can start manifesting your True Self – your soul’s desires. What do you want to manifest in your life experience or reality? This is the first question you need to ask yourself when you are seeing 11:11. Whatever that is, it will be the direct manifestation of your thought patterns. And remember, your thoughts will create a vibration that will attract things with equal vibration. In other words, your thoughts carry energy that can manifest into your reality.”
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“Ego Traps • If you think it is more “spiritual” to ride a bike to work or use public transportation, but then find yourself judging anyone who drives a car, you’re in an ego trap. • If you think it is more “spiritual” to stop watching television because it rots your brain, but then find yourself judging those who still watch TV, you’re in an ego trap. • If you think it is more “spiritual” to avoid reading gossip, tabloid or news magazines, but then find yourself judging those who do read those things, you’re in an ego trap. • If you think it is more “spiritual” to listen to classical music or soothing nature sounds, but then find yourself judging those who listen to mainstream or pop music, you’re in an ego trap. • If you think it is more “spiritual” to do yoga, become a vegan, buy organic, buy healing crystals, practice reiki, meditate, wear hippie/thrift shop clothing, visit ashrams and read enlightened spiritual books, but then you judge anyone who doesn’t do those things, you’re in an ego trap. Always be aware of the feeling of superiority. Self-righteous superiority is your biggest clue that you are in an ego trap. The ego loves to sneak in the back door. It will take a noble idea, like starting up yoga, and then twist it to serve its own ends by making you feel superior to others; you will start to look down on those who are not following your righteous “spiritual” path. Superiority, judgment and condemnation. That is the ego trap.”
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The Four Noble Truths comprise the essence of Buddha’s teachings, though they leave much left unexplained. They are the truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering. More simply put, suffering exists; it has a cause; it has an end; and it has a cause to bring about its end. The notion of suffering is not intended to convey a negative world view, but rather, a pragmatic perspective that deals with the world as it is, and attempts to rectify it. The concept of pleasure is not denied, but acknowledged as fleeting. Pursuit of pleasure can only continue what is ultimately an unquenchable thirst. The same logic belies an understanding of happiness. In the end, only aging, sickness, and death are certain and unavoidable.
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“Everybody has a little bit of the sun and moon in them. Everybody has a little bit of man, woman, and animal in them. Darks and lights in them. Everyone is part of a connected cosmic system. Part earth and sea, wind and fire, with some salt and dust swimming in them. We have a universe within ourselves that mimics the universe outside. None of us are just black or white, or never wrong and always right. No one. No one exists without polarities. Everybody has good and bad forces working with them, against them, and within them.”
— Suzy Kasserm
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Why make art?
Art is a spiritual necessity. The creative spirit is the best a human being can reach for. It connects us to people in the present, the past and the future.
— Michelle Gregor
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‘The art of Zen’ education resource: History of Zen Buddhism
“Zen is a school of Buddhism which emphasises the practice of meditation as the key ingredient to awakening ones inner nature, compassion and wisdom. The practice of meditation (Zen in Japanese) as a means of attaining enlightenment was introduced, as we have seen, by the Buddha himself. Zen approached Buddhism in the most direct, simple and practical way. It grasped that enlightenment was the most fundamental aspect of Buddhism and thus did away with sacred scriptures, rituals and objects of worship, all of which had become a major aspect of Mahayana Buddhism in India.”
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The Origins of Zen
In Zen Buddhism, the main goal is not exactly “Nirvana” as understood in some other Buddhist traditions. Instead, Zen focuses on achieving “satori” or “kensho,” which are terms for enlightenment or awakening. This awakening is a direct, experiential realization of one’s true nature or the true nature of reality.
While Nirvana in broader Buddhist context often refers to the liberation from the cycle of birth and death (samsara) and the end of suffering, Zen emphasizes a more immediate and experiential understanding. Zen practice involves meditation (zazen), mindfulness, and direct experience, often guided by a teacher, to awaken to the present moment and one’s true self.
In essence, while both Zen and other Buddhist traditions aim for enlightenment and liberation, Zen’s approach is more focused on direct, immediate experience and awakening in the present moment.
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Karma is a concept with a few definitions, specifically in Hinduism and Buddhism, and the common sayings “what goes around comes around” and “what you sow is what you reap” are great examples of how karma works.