Category Archives: meditation

Me Now Or Later

Posted on May 27, 2021 by terryshen

  Between Me now and me later, the difference can be stark as day and night.  And what makes that difference?  Our state of mind. The “Milkmaid and Her Pail” from the Aesop‘s Fables illustrates this point: A milkmaid went … Continue reading →

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On Improving Our Attention

Posted on May 25, 2021 by terryshen

  Our paradigm filters out lots of stuffs. All the time, whether we realize it or not.  For instance, when the traffic light turns green we proceed without worrying about the color of car behind us, the  license plate number … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 16 May 2021

Posted on May 16, 2021 by terryshen

We are at mid-May.  Temperature is climbing into the seventy’s, seasonal for the mid-Atlantic area. Many localities are lifting thier Covid-19 restrictions such as the masking and indoor capacity requirements.  After fourteen months of this Coronavirus, finally a glimpse of … Continue reading →

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Fire Within

Posted on May 15, 2021 by terryshen

  Emotion is the fire within. It fuels our desires. We are blinded by love, driven by passion, or lost by terror. Who is tending this fire within? Who is responsible? Have you listened to what’s in your heart lately? 

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Emotional Response

Posted on May 8, 2021 by terryshen

  It took me a while to figure this out, that Emotion is our response to EXTERNAL stimulus. Whether we’re conscious of the source or not. So if we’re not happy, ask these questions: How do I feel? What is … Continue reading →

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Between Our Two Ears

Posted on May 7, 2021 by terryshen

  What goes on between our two ears?  The answer is our thoughts – a question that is simple to answer.  But in actuality, the thoughts we hold in our heads are mysterious and complicated operations. In this multi-dimensional space, … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 25 Apr 2021

Posted on April 25, 2021 by terryshen

It has been said that trust is the foundation of any relationship. President Biden, heading into his 100th day in the White House next week, has an approval rating of 53.8% and disapproval of 39.9% (as of Day 94). Which … Continue reading →

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Random Meditation Thoughts

Posted on April 8, 2021 by terryshen

  Words have meanings.  But too many words render them meaningless.  Fewer the better. Instead, show what you mean through actions. Be it love, gratitude, or compassion. They speak louder than words. Silence can be calming.  But a prolonged silence … Continue reading →

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Going Inward

Posted on February 24, 2021 by terryshen

  When life gets busy, lesser priorities fell by the wayside.  But recently, my life has not been busy, I missed still more things. What is happening here?  Could it be the winter blues, Covid-19 stay-at-home, or some other hidden … Continue reading →

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Where Are You Headed?

Posted on February 20, 2021 by terryshen

，   Easy question – where are you headed? Home, work, store or other destinations?  Surely we are always headed somewhere, right?  For certain professions (e.g. pilot, bus driver), knowing where to go and how to get there is paramount … Continue reading →

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