Wisdom Skill

The intellect is considered a different faculty that the Will or Volition; however, true Intelligence is the expression of the Will.  Normally, we think of Intelligence as sophisticated C0gnition; Read the rest of this entry

Art is usually designated for certain mediums, such as painting, music, sculpture and others.  Otherwise, to live with “art” implies some other form of creativity, such as deciding upon new ventures or doing interesting activities with one’s time. Read the rest of this entry

When we think of the identity, we usually recognize a self-image that includes the reference to who we are in relationship to some area of our life, such as relationships, career, money and health.  For example, if I am married, I form an image of myself as having a marriage status, such as a “marriage-I”.  Secondly, this is often put into a positive or negative reference, such as “I am having a good marriage” or a “good-marriage-I” or a “bad marriage-I”.  Read the rest of this entry

Much of our experience of stress or on the other hand, relaxation and peace is modulated through the way we breath.  The different variables to our breathing function are frequency or rate per minute and area of the lungs in which we breath.  By regulating our breath, we can affect these two variables, because stress is reduced by breathing deeply and in the right are in the lungs. Read the rest of this entry

When we observe the mind, we will find that it is very complicated.  This condition will often express itself as the complexity and drama of our social existence.  One of the aspects of self-observation is that it enables us to look squarely at internal material which has the potential to cause complication, thus prompting Awareness to look closely at these causes. Read the rest of this entry

The word, dharma, signifies the “way” or manner of living which realizes or displays enlightenment.  This was established over a couple of thousand years ago by the Buddha.  The system of Enlightenment envisioned by him was presented in a particular time and place that was appropriate in that time’s mindset.  How would a more modern dharma be presented? Read the rest of this entry

Although there are specific addictions that warrant detox and isolated withdrawal, such as drug and alcohol addiction, most of our common forms are internal and psychological.  Examples of these common forms are overeating, shopping, gambling and sex/romance.  These types do not need any specific detox, but can be eliminated through psychological means and training. Read the rest of this entry