I’m finally feeling well again, after my breakdown and hospitalization in March. It can take up to a year to heal from such experiences. I had to take a leave of absence from school in the spring, but I did take an art course this fall. It was the most cathartic thing I’ve done in a [...]
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checking in
Posted in Nichiren Buddhism, North Adams MA, SGI-USA, bipolar disorder, contemplation, life, living deliberately, mental health, mindfulness, personal change, reflection, transformation, well-being, writing on March 31, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I haven’t kept up this blog because I’ve been going through a lot of personal changes which has somewhat interfered with me living as deliberately as I wish. I have recently gone through another earth-shaking experience and am back on the road to recovery. I must take things day-by-day, and not become too ambitious, but [...]
the realities of modern living: cars
Posted in Honda Civic, Nichiren Buddhism, North Adams MA, SGI, SGI-USA, Savoy MA, Soka Gakkai International, Starseed Healing Sanctuary, Thoreau, auto maintenance, auto repairs, automobile, car, contemplation, frugal living, life, living deliberately, mental health, personal change, reflection, spending, writing on July 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Well, truth to tell, Henry David Thoreau didn’t really chronicle about all of the realities (and responsibilities) of his life — he hardly mentioned how much his friends supported him financially. Case in point: he wrote the wonderful essay “On Civil Disobediance” and was jailed for not paying taxes (which would have gone to the [...]
how my life has changed
Posted in Nichiren Buddhism, contemplation, life, living deliberately, mental health, mindfulness, personal change, reflection, transformation, well-being on July 6, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Rather than taking the time to write up what I’ve been doing, I thought I’d just explain how my life has changed so far.
I am consistent in my Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and reciting parts of the Lotus Sutra every morning.
I feel more confident about introducing others to Nichiren Buddhism.
I have lost 19.4 lbs. [...]
