The innate Mind has infinite creativity and can complete and manifest the reality that corresponds to your thoughts. The Mind is like a mother who has unconditionally loved and supported you from the past to present and will continue into the future. Your current difficulties are the result of you misusing the resources and support… READ MORE
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Posted on 06.04.14 | by Marla Garcia
Everyone has the ability to live better life but that depends on the wise use of life’s various tools. The key is to realize that thoughts, emotions, and knowledge are all life’s tools, and as human beings we are their masters, not slaves. The so-called “I” is simply a collection of habitual thoughts; if these… READ MORE
Posted on 06.02.14 | by Marla Garcia
Mind is formless therefore the mastery of the mind means mastery of its function. If you can laugh, cry, remain calm and free of vexation whenever you want, it shows mastery over the Mind’s function. Mastery only comes from the self and the self is the master of the Land of Bliss. Buddhist teaching is… READ MORE
Posted on 05.30.14 | by Marla Garcia
Zen teaches that outside the Mind there is no world; the world is as the Mind is. No matter what happens, one’s mind frame always creates certain interpretation and desire regarding the situation. If that desire is not met yet the mind frame that created the desire cannot be released, then you are stuck in… READ MORE