What more chilling commentary on the modern world could there be than most people die unprepared for death, as they have lived, unprepared for life?
- Sogyal Rinpoche
Those who believe they have plenty of time get ready only at the time of death. Then they are ravaged by regret. But isn’t it far too late?
- Padmasambhava
We are acting as if we were the last generation on the planet. Without a radical change in heart, in mind, in vision, the earth will end up like Venus, charred and dead.
- Jose Lutzenberger, former Brazilian Minister for the Environment.
Modern industrial society is a fanatical religion. We are demolishing, poisoning, destroying all life-systems on the planet. We are signing IOUs our children will not be able to pay.
Introverts don't hate socializing, they just love being at home. Cozy & comfortable. No people. No drama. Just low-key chilling. Reading. Meditating. Listening 432 Hz music. Staring at walls. Thinking about life. All alone. For them, it's self-care. But you won't get it.
Here's what I envy about Gen Zs: if they think the work is out of their scope, they can easily set boundaries w/o guilt. I think millennials are so conditioned that we just need to do a great job all the time, then eventually we'll be rewarded.
Guess what? Rewards rarely come.
On a personal note my 2023 was a struggle not everyone knew but it has taught me a lot about discernment and literally choosing to be the better person and that faith over fear works. Grateful always. Have a strong 2024 everyone!
you were so loved this year. through the grandiose acts you can see & the hidden prayers you didn’t get to hear. you were so thoroughly missed, and so deeply treasured this year. and you will be, too, next year. and the next. and the next. i hope you feel every second of it.