Welcome to the month of Veganuary. In 2021, half a million people pledged to try going vegan for a month. We are helping you make that pledge easier by giving you a list including two Buddhist cafes!
Pei Jing muses about his two retrenchment experiences and the Dhamma lessons he took away: 1) save up a quarter of your salary when you do earn; 2) investigate and understand your suffering; 3) do good; 4) play up your strengths.
You have placed your best effort. But the problems keep cascading in from all directions. Is this really the dead end? What can you do? Wasn't this always the problem I have always tried to climb and solve? Giving up is tough, so knowing when to give up is key. Here are two stories to help you decide what's best for you!
1. When obstacles come into your life, ask this question
2. It can be a great thing to give up.
Over the years, I have adjusted new year's resolutions towards principles and mini goals. Getting friends to help me stay true to the goals I set for myself.
Sharing these 10 ways with you hopefully helps reduce that December haunting in 2023.
"That's just the way it is" Have you been uttering that to yourself lately as you knock out from work? You might be stuck in the rat race. Recognising our "stuck-ness" is the first step into taking active directions to change our life's trajectory. The year has ended. What will you do in 2023? Here are two sharings to get you in a better state for 2023.
1. "That's just the way things are": Signs you are in a rat race
2. The curse of comparison
To our Christian readers and all that celebrate, Merry Christmas! In this season largely celebrated by Christians. Are there Dhamma elements we can take away from this celebration? We have heard stories from friends who are invited to Christmas events only to face attempts at conversion, leaving a bitter taste of Christmas. So can we see Dhamma in this festival? Here are two stories that may make you think different!
1. The role of spirituality and Christmas
2. Can Buddhists celebrate Christmas?