Category Archives: Zen

Sep
01
2012

by James
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Happy Birthday, Zen Insights!

One year ago, I launched a website called Zen Insights as a place to post inspirational quotes and articles. The goal was to collect and analyze spiritual and philosophical thoughts, inspirations and personal experiences gathered on the way to enlightenment. I feel as though I have changed and grown over the past year, expanding my outlook on life and hope to keep opening my mind in the coming year. With the help of some wonderful people, and all you readers the site is going strong. If you have … Continue reading →

May
23
2012

by James
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Duality: the human condition.

Just posted an article on duality in human nature over at ZenInsights.com. Check it out! Excerpt: “Externally we may seem to have differing religions, but at a deeper level, the human condition is a struggle to define similar beliefs. This is the fate of all mankind. We exist with internal conflict between the rational and mystical. We seek to understand what is around us and to share that knowledge with others in terms that make sense. We are the embodiment of duality. Each of us is both separate … Continue reading →

May
18
2012

by James
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Sitting here, waiting.

I think I’m going to sit back and let opportunity present itself. It’s a lot harder for me to just relax than actively pursue a goal. What can I say, we’re all flawed. Sometimes, you just need to let the chips fall where they may before you can figure out your next move. So for now, I’m just going to focus on the present moment and being content with what is instead of fretting over what may yet come to pass.