Journal of Self

As I drove from Cottonwood, AZ, to Moab, Utah, I was reflecting on life. There’s a curious spark in my

Since leaving Ta’s house in California on March 29, 2025, I’ve been on my own. This time feels different. I’m

The life will always challenge you… Now that I am older, I notice… The rain does come and go. Now

The Want I Noticed:The desire to stay updated with government news, the urge to continue searching for the perfect “dream”

Taking time to reflect, I observed that there are a lot of problem-solving thoughts in my mind. Sometimes, some worried

Another encouragement to humility: you can’t claim to have lived your life as a philosopher – not even your whole

At this point in my life, I seem to be inclined to simply absorb all experiences. Not many words or

Yesterday, Au and Took came to visit me at my house. It was a great surprise. It had been so

1. Adjust yourself to other people’s state of mind & difficulties. 2. Condition your mind at the beginning of each

Do external things distract you? Then make time for yourself to learn something worthwhile; stop letting yourself be pulled in

What matters the most in life? What I want the most in life? I always try to define the specific

Life goes by fast, don’t forget to catch every present moment when you realize. Two weeks ago, we took Tsali

See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.

People try to get away from it all-to the country, to the beach, to the mountains. You always wish that

When I realize that everything is already perfect, more is added. Not bad…

Whoever relies on the Tao in governing men doesn’t try to force issues or defeat enemies by force of arms.

Getting caught in the motion of thoughts and desires, to do list, getting things done, things I wanted to do,