A million opinions on how to live life but none are full or complete. One can spend their whole life investigating the various ideas which, while always providing some insights, all miss the essential point—-there is in fact a single, reliable roadmap to life. What is this pathway? What is the secret? It’s simple—-follow your […]
Author: Jin Nua
Why I Wrote Awaken
I wrote Awaken because I wanted to share the experience of becoming aware with a wider, more general audience. Following my spiritual transformation in 1998, I was intrigued with the experience as well as why and how it occurred. In the following years I studied neurology and Buddhism to gain insights however neither provided a […]
Seize the Day – Seize the Now
The true meaning of the phrase “Seize the Day” has unfortunately been hijacked by wild eyed capitalist as their rallying cry to signify gaining more and more, winning and never losing, eating another before being eaten, being a bigger boss, and beating others. However that is a desecration of its intended meaning. Indeed far from trying […]
Amplified – Want to Feel Elevated?
I’ve stood upon my mountaintop and shouted at the sky walked above the pavement with my sense amplified – I get this feeling -Neil Peart (“Scars” from Presto) What does it feel like to “walk above the pavement with one’s senses amplified”—i.e. to be keenly aware of the moment? Jin’s following passage goes a long […]
Why Are We Here?
“Why are we here? Because we’re here…Roll the Bones”–Neil Peart Some one asked me “Is there any purpose to our lives? Is there a reason we’re here? ” I could only reply, “nobody knows for sure but even without knowing, simply having the opportunity to experience this miraculous state of being removes any worries or doubts as to if its worth it. […]
Giant Step
A sure sign humanity is on the right track (toward enlightened being) will be the day men gladly share sidewalk space with one another. Indeed—instead of men believing it advantageous to make the approaching stranger give way, they will willingly share the space because they respect others–and know its the right, balanced, and graceful way to interact […]
Defining Humanity
Woman define humanity. It can’t get any more essential–and wonderfully empowering than that. Indeed it’s mothers and wives that define what is important to sons, husbands, and daughters… If women speak out that nature, compassion, and living in balance are important; humanity will follow. If they instead hold career, getting ahead, and gaining more stuff than […]
Cells of Society
Like cells to an organ, ants to a hive, and stars to a galaxy; we as individuals form the necessary, worker bee ‘components’ of the larger organism that is society. Constructing its structures–its roads, buildings, desks, and bottles of wine; what we create, while exceedingly complex, serves the same function as nature’s other creations–fulfilling a need of […]
Gatekeepers of Humanity
Woman have a corner on life’s greatest pleasures (food, children, beauty, fashion, grace, human connection etc.). They are truly the gate keepers of humanity. Thank goodness! Could you imagine what men would do with these precious commodities if they controlled them?! First they would exploit them, than fight over them, and then destroy them! Thank goodness […]
Life’s Biggest Struggle…Me
Of the many challenges in life it was me–myself, I–my ego; that proved the greatest challenge. Getting over my hurt feelings. Getting past my need for recognition and self-importance. Getting myself out of the middle of every discussion, subject, relationship, and group gathering. Stopping myself from being a selfish and petty cheat. When we overcome ourselves, […]