Spirituality
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It’s my 10 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳
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Donotdestroy.com was a website that used Tumblr as its platform, but its exact launch date is unclear. However, it was active around the early 2010s, particularly during Tumblr’s peak years under Yahoo (2013–2017).
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I think I’ve been on Tumblr since before 2015. This is my second account—I deleted my first one.
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“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.”
— C.G. Jung
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How Grass and Trees Become Enlightened
During the Kamakura period, Shinkan studied Tendai six years and then studied Zen seven years; then he went to China and contemplated Zen for thirteen years more.
When he returned to Japan many desired to interview him and asked obscure questions. But when Shinkan received visitors, which was infrequently, he seldom answered their questions.
One day a fifty-year-old student of enlightenment said to Shinkan: “I have studied the Tendai school of thought since I was a little boy, but one thing in it I cannot understand. Tendai claims that even the grass and trees will become enlightened. To me this seems very strange.”
“Of what use is it to discuss how grass and trees become enlightened?” asked Shinkan. “The question is how you yourself can become so. Did you even consider that?”
“I never thought of it that way,” marveled the old man.
“Then go home and think it over,” finished Shinkan.
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New Year’s Eve with Ajahn Brahm | 31 December 2024
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“The true purpose [of Zen] is to see things as they are, to observe things as they are, and to let everything go as it goes.”
— Shunryu Suzuki
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“The true purpose [of Zen] is to see things as they are, to observe things as they are, and to let everything go as it goes.”
— Shunryu Suzuki
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The Gates of Paradise
A soldier named Nobushige came to Hakuin, and asked: “Is there really a paradise and a hell?”
“Who are you?” inquired Hakuin.
“I am a samurai,” the warrior replied.
“You, a soldier!” exclaimed Hakuin. “What kind of ruler would have you as his guard? Your face looks like that of a beggar.”
Nobushige became so angry that he began to draw his sword, but Hakuin
continued: “So you have a sword! Your weapon is probably much too dull
to cut off my head.”As Nobushige drew his sword Hakuin remarked: “Here open the gates of hell!”
At these words the samurai, perceiving the master’s discipline, sheathed his sword and bowed.
“Here open the gates of paradise,” said Hakuin.
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The meaning of life is deeply personal and varies for everyone. At its core, it often centers around connection, growth, and fulfillment. For many, it’s about seeking happiness, forming meaningful relationships, pursuing passions, contributing to others, and finding peace with oneself and the world.
— ChatGPT
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“I have realized that the past and the future are real illusions, that they exist only in the present, which is what there is and all that there is.”
— Alan Watts
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How to Be Happy
Behavioral scientists have spent a lot of time studying what makes us happy (and what doesn’t). We know happiness can predict health and longevity, and happiness scales can be used to measure social progress and the success of public policies. But happiness isn’t something that just happens to you. Everyone has the power to make small changes in our behavior, our surroundings and our relationships that can help set us on course for a happier life.
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Heaven’s Gate
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Heaven’s Gate
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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.