“Your children are your zen masters.”
– Jack Kornfield in a podcast interview with Tim Ferris on Finding freedom, love and joy in the present
The right answer vs being right
Always strive to get to the best answer, rather than trying to convince people that you are right about something.
Plants behind glass at the airport in Zurich.
The rewards of expanding one’s comfort zone
“I have never tried that before, so I think I should definitely be able to do it.”
– Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
Surrender
“To the mind that is still, the whole universes surrenders.”
– Lao Tze
Skyspace Piz Uter by James Truell, Castell, Zuoz.
May a custodian angel always be with you on your path
Signpost in the Valle Poschiavo.
Si rasserenerà
If it isn’t a bright day today, it will be bright tomorrow, and if is isn’t bright tomorrow, it will eventually brighten up.
One of Ümei’s favourite quotes on a house in the Poschiavo.
How I wish to raise my kids
to be kind
to follow their passion
to contribute and be useful
to be resourceful when dealing with challenges
to think critically
What I learned at Samos hospital
Even in adverse and unfamiliar situations establish a routine. Bounce back to rituals such as remembering my daily mantra (make today count; be kind), reading the newspaper.
Journal. It helps reflect, connect the dots and provide structure. This creates perspective and understanding.
Never stop counting my blessings, first and foremost
Continue reading “What I learned at Samos hospital”Listen to learn, learn to listen
“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know.
But if you listen you may learn something new.”
– Dalai Lama
Picasso museum Malaga.
Deine Gedanken werden dein Schicksal
Achte auf deine Gedanken,
denn sie werden Worte.
Achte auf deine Worte,
denn sie werden Handlungen,
Achte auf eine Handlungen,
denn sie werden Gewohnheiten.
Achte auf deine Gewohnheiten,
denn sie werden dein Charakter.
Achte auf deinen Charakter,
denn er wird dein Schicksal.
– Talmud