Seven ways to clearer insight for living
In Corrogue I am getting clearer insight for living. I get to see through the fog of ego. Insight means, “inner seeing.” It means allowing oneself to enjoy the experience of wisdom. The Concise Oxford English Dictionary defines “insight” as “mental vision.” Insight, however, is... More...
Bushido In Daily Life 1
In this article we are going to take a close look at another of the virtues of Bushido. Something everybody wants and strives to obtain mostly by wrong means resulting in just the opposite. I am talking about Rei (respect). Being respected oneself is a highly appraised virtue that... More...
HUMANITY NEEDS ISLAM
The human nature means the soul and the body. A man without a spiritual life is no longer a man. Equally, whoever proclaims that spiritual training can delete the materialistic demands of that body is a devil in the clothes of a saint. Can he give up sleeping? Is he ready to destroy his... More...
Anam Chara - Because you are enough
I find the word “because” one of the most interesting words in the English language. It is a word that can be used by way of explanation. However, it is a word that is very often used by way of excuse and rationalisation for actions not done. Next time you find yourself using the... More...
Reflections from a Grateful Christian
I had lunch a few month ago with a pastor of mine and one of the questions he asked me was where I thought my Faith journey has led me so far and how deeply committed in my relationship with Christ. Since we only had an hour to eat and talk, my answer was relatively short and to the point.... More...
Letting go and Letting Be
“Speaking words of wisdom, “Let it Be” Paul McCartney In Corrogue it is frosty. The earth is heard and unyielding. This reminds me of how our hearts often become. They become cold and we ourselves become frosty. The flow of our energy is blocked. “The... More...
Learn about love by reading poetry by a long dead poet named Rumi.
Learn about love by reading poetry by a long dead poet named Rumi. No need to look for ancient texts hidden in caves...Search the Net. In this modern age of technology, busy lifestyles, and obsession with consumerism have taken a lot of the romance and love out of our lives. The... More...
Wake up and realize the people around you, are people like yourself.
Most people in the world these days are living in cities, some upwards of 30 million individuals as in the case of Tokyo, Japan. Chances are you are in a city right now, as this type of living has become the prominent choice for those of us on Earth, especially in developed countries. That... More...
The Power of Simplicity in Holistic Living
What does it take to live life holistically? It definitely does not require a degree from well known university, a high paying job or huge bank balance. Holistic living has nothing to do with all that! Holistic living simply means….. 1) To enjoy positive health... More...
Do What You Love, Love What You Do
Everyone dreams of a life full of love and adventure. But we fill ourselves with reasons not to follow our dreams. Instead of protecting us, they imprison and hold us back. Life will be over before we know it, so now is the time to really live life and love. In Life... More...
Limits of Perception
A balance of "tunnel vision" and broad perspective are needed for human society to flourish. If you live in modern society I'm sure at some point in your life you've sat in a window seat of an airplane looking down at the fluffy blanket of clouds and thought to yourself, 'Wow, it's... More...
“Lights, Camera, Take Action”
Copyright 2005 Rasheed AliHave you ever had a great business idea? Did you focus & plan out the business in your mind and then write it down on paper? Of course you did “Take Action”? Right?Well most of us have great ideas or talents that we can share with the rest of the world but... More...
Any Experience Can Change Your Life
Any experience, even simply going to a restaurant, can create new beliefs about how you want to live your life. I have read in many different cultural and religious texts not to take any moment in life for granted, as all experiences can be opportunities to learn about yourself and... More...
How to Think Outside the Circle
For more than a decade now, we've all heard the cliche', "Think outside the box." For some reason or another, I never really connected with it. Even after hearing it a thousand times; and, even after earning a "thinking outside... More...
A Matter of Sight and Insight
I want to tell you a little story. It happened during my first year in college. I was sitting in my room, late one night, studying for a chemistry test. Tests seemed to be a major part of my life in those days. I longed for the time when I would never have to take... More...