By Michael Beckerman
I was so pleased that my blog last week generated such a nice response, very grateful it seemed to touch a nerve with some people who read it. I actually have a bit more to share on this topic of how I learned that my sufferings were actually my blessings and greatest teachers. I re-read …
Continue reading My Suffering. My Greatest Teacher. Part 2…Other People’s Suffering.
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama I have always tried my best to be as kind as I could to everyone. And, to control my thoughts in the same way. When someone is suffering, I try and feel their pain. When …
I love Ram Dass. He is funny. Provocative. Inspirational. And so insightful. His journey is one that I have used in my life as sort of a model for self-discovery. Here is a short bio on him from his Podcast... "Ram Dass first went to India in 1967. He was still Dr. Richard Alpert, a prominent …
For as long as I can remember, I reacted the same way when faced with a stressful situation...my jaw would clench, heart and breath would race and my thoughts would automatically go to negative places. And, as a result of these reactions, it would literally take me hours or sometimes days to calm myself down …
Happy Baby! Most babies are little bundles of joy. Happy. Silly. Playful. I know mine were. Think about it...they come into this world and their needs are so simple and basic. Food. Attention. Love. Affection. Sleep. (ok, and yes, a good poop:) And most of all, babies seek companionship and give unconditional love. They want …
Continue reading What Babies Can Teach Us Grown Ups About Life.
For many years, I simply wasn't happy. On the surface, however, I had everything. Good health. A thriving business. A few good friends. Good family life. I see clearly now why I wasn't happy though.... I tied my happiness to external things and events. I wasn't authentic. I wasn't growing spiritually. I was tethered to …
