Thinking outside the box

Suddenly, I recalled what my friend said to me long long time ago:" People say we have to think out of the box, but why do we have to think with a box? We have to think without a box..."

Till now, I cannot really understand how to practice what he shared: to think without a box.

Is the 'box' referring to 'perception'?

We think we are thinking outside the box only because we cannot see how big the box really is. Imagination cannot easily transcend the boundaries of the present, and one reason for this is that it must borrow machinery that is owned by perception. Daniel Gilbert.

Spiritual Athlete

Don't become a victim of spiritual athlete who goes to one meditation retreat after another.

It's not a matter of gaining a particular kind of special experience but is a matter of understanding the nature of all experiences.

Albert Einstein (2)

"That which is impenetrable to us really exits. Behind the secrets of nature remains something subtle, intangible, an inexplicable. Veneration for this force beyond that we can comprehend is my religion" -Albert Einstein-

Is this force = Kamma??

Leader vs Followers

A leader can only be a good leader if he is supported by good followers ~DR~

Faye Wong

我眼中的我， 也只是一部分真实的我。

A better way

Where there is a will, there will be a way.

Cannot Be Bothered By Details???

Discipline is based on pride, on meticulous attention to details, and on mutual respect and confidence. Discipline must be a habit so ingrained that it is stronger than the excitement of the goal or the fear of failure. ~ Gary Ryan Blair ~

Grudges

May I bear no grudges against anyone or anything.

The Secret Teachings of All Ages

~ To live in the world without becoming aware of the meaning of the world is like wandering about in a great library without touching the books. ~

Repression vs Suppression

Suppression is done mindfully to not allowing the distracting thoughts in taking control of our mind. Suppression can be translated as "to arrest", e.g arresting the motion of a moving object. To bring the uncontrollable mind to stillness. Repression is done after compulsion, fear and without realizing what we are doing.

As defilements are not permanent or independent but based on causes and conditions so suppression sometimes can be used to 'fight' with our defilements.

Commitment

Thing that we have committed we have to deliver; not only we have to deliver but have to do it WELL. Simply because our commitment affects others.

内敛

“内敛，可以说是我们为人处世的传统方式。
不以物喜，不以己悲，是一种内敛；
智欲圆而行欲方，胆欲大而心欲小，也算一种内敛；
凡事不张扬，得意时不忘形，富足时不骄矜，位卑或者贫穷时也不谄媚，更是一种内敛。

内敛也是适可而止，是含蓄，是不夸张，是给人家留个面子。
无比的坚定统一，也是内敛。

摘自（雅虎知识堂）

What is wisdom?

Knowing how to response in every situation and bringing a positive result to a situation requires timely mindfulness.

垃圾桶

今天， 我是大大的垃圾桶。很荣幸。

王力宏「伯牙絕弦」MV

人生在世， 知音难求。

Lovely Birthday Cards

Fear

“We cannot banish dangers, but we can banish fears. People living deeply have no fear for death.” Anonymous

QC

QC your own work, word, act, and thought but not others'.

Wedding vs Marriage

When you prepare for your wedding, don't forget to also prepare for you marriage. Best wishes.

A Perfectionist

It's a jinx to be a perfectionist. hmm.. sometimes..