Tag: equanimity

  • The Parrot’s Question to the Sage

    The Parrot’s Question to the Sage

    Are there problems that are making you lose your peace of mind? Do you sometimes long to be free of your burdens? The tale of a parrot and a sage might hold a key to understanding our own struggles.  The Parrot’s Question A rich merchant once owned a parrot. It lived in a beautiful cage…

  • Heaven and Hell — And Our Real Destination

    Heaven and Hell — And Our Real Destination

    Does life ever feel like a roller coaster? Sometimes, everything seems perfect — we feel light, joyful, and the whole world looks bright and welcoming.  We call those moments our little taste of ‘heaven’. And sometimes, we find ourselves plunged into valleys of despair, wondering if we’ll ever find a way out.  Life feels like…