337-When I tried to be someone I am not....- Buddhism in daily life

337-When I tried to be someone I am not....- Buddhism in daily life

Author: Shaolin-Rainer March 4, 2023 Duration: 5:39

When I tried to be someone I am not....

According to Buddha, life is not as it appears to us.

According to Shakespeare, the whole world is a stage, and we are only the actors in it.

We all try to present ourselves as well as possible to the outside world. In doing so, we bend ourselves, because we want to please other people. In any case, we present ourselves in such a way that we believe we can impress others.

But this is wrong.

When we meet a person we want to get to know his real personality, not to experience the role he plays. What we want from others, others want from us. We want to experience the real person, not his (self-chosen) role.

But it takes a lot of courage to show one's true personality openly.

In former times, when I still had "dates", it was very difficult to stand by my mistakes, I tried to "sell" myself as good as possible. This has always avenged itself, I could not hide my true "I" in the long run.

ONE DAY EVERYTHING WILL BE GOOD, THAT IS OUR HOPE

TODAY EVERYTHING IS FINE, THAT IS OUR ILLUSION

- VOLTAIRE (FRANÇOIS-MARIE AROUET) - FRENCH PHILOSOPHER - 1694 TO 1778

It is as it is, it comes as it must come. Things have the habit to hide themselves from us, then come to light with a big bang, have always come in the end as they had to come.

But revealing one's true personality requires knowing it. "Who am I" is the question of all questions.

So I ask my readers: "who are you"? Yes, exactly you, "who are you really"?

If you know who you are, you don't have to try to be someone you are not!

The matter of "enlightenment" can be so simple when you question yourself.

"So who am I?"

The music is not in the notes. But in the silence in between

- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - composer of the Viennese classical period - 1756 to 1791

I believe that the universe is subject to the laws of science. These may have been created by God, but God does not intervene to break these rules.

- Stephen Hawking - British theoretical physicist - 1942 to 2018

Nothing is more obvious than that nature hates reason

- Oscar Wilde - Irish writer - 1854 to 1900

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You'll find a quiet, practical companion in Buddhism in daily life-Mindfulness in every day tasks, hosted by Shaolin-Rainer. This isn't about abstract philosophy; it's a hands-on guide for weaving the principles of Chan Buddhism directly into the fabric of your ordinary day. Rainer's voice serves as a gentle guide, offering short lectures that bridge timeless Asian spiritual practices with contemporary Western life, making ancient wisdom feel immediately accessible and useful. Each episode is a down-to-earth session, whether it's a guided meditation you can do while washing dishes or insights on finding stillness during a commute. The core of this podcast rests on the transformative power of mindfulness and genuine self-compassion, presented as tools to soften emotional struggles, nurture a sense of healing, and cultivate a quieter confidence. You'll encounter practical discussions on self-acceptance, approaches to managing anxiety, and the integration of movement practices like Yoga and Qi Gong as extensions of mindful awareness. Ultimately, tuning in is an invitation to discover the spiritual awakening hidden within your own routine, turning every task into an opportunity for presence and peace.
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