INTRODUCTION
WHO IS THE BAD BOODHA – I have seen life. The good, the bad, and the just plain unbelievable! I have experienced enough for 2-3 lifetimes, and there are things that I would not wish upon my Enemies if I had any. There’s that attachment again! Others may believe they hate me, but they only hate themselves. Ego.
YOU SHOULD CARE – Because it is said that if you truly know yourself, you know everyone. Well, maybe not the sociopaths, psychotics, or the just plain bat-shit crazies out there, but you WILL have much more compassion, empathy, and lovingkindness for them, AND YOURSELF, which is where it all starts while accepting them as your brothers and sisters because if you believe in all the DNA science, we are all connected. So, yeah, that person who just cut you off in traffic is your relative.
WHAT HE CAN DO FOR YOU – I will use all that I have learned; all the wisdom gained in a lifetime of observing, participating in, and getting kicked in the face while participating, (because life can suck at times), and share it with YOU!
IT’S YOUR TIME!! – Because you have issues that need addressing! No one is perfect. Even the Dalai Lama is ‘attached’ to watches (when he’s in Hong Kong does he buy ‘copy’ watches?). Nelson Rolihhlahla Mandela spent over 27 years in prison, then became the first black president of South Africa. Then he divorced his wife who stood by him the entire time he was incarcerated. And don’t even get me started on Mother Teresa.
I can not change you, but I can be the CONDITION for YOU to change. Philosophy (‘love of wisdom’) in the Buddhist sense is simply about changing your mind.
ISSUES
WHAT ARE MY ISSUES? Well, if you don’t already know, I can’t tell you. What I CAN tell you is that if you believe you have none, you’re fooling yourself kiddo. Sorry, but we all do! Anger, jealousy, depression, impatience, ‘attachments’ to things (whatever they are) that are just out of reach; like that hot person or the car/housing/vacation/clothing/high-end restaurant/70″ TV. You get the idea.
WHY DO THESE ISSUES EXIST WITHIN ME? Well, silly, they exist within us ALL. It’s just human nature. Perfect we are not (I sound like Yoda). The person that you are RIGHT NOW is the sum of your life’s path. You are the end result of EVERYTHING you have experienced; the good, bad, and who knows what else.
HOW DO THESE ISSUES AFFECT MY LIFE? How about this – some people (maybe the ones you really care about) don’t want to be around you all that much, but they won’t tell you, and you can’t figure it out. Or you KNOW why but will not admit to yourself that the issue(s) are the problem(s). You can’t advance up the ladder at your workplace. That ‘special’ person you want in your life keeps blowing you off. People shy away from you because of the energy you project, or they are attracted to you because of the energy you project – so they can take advantage of you! So, yeah, these issues affect your life.
THE SOLUTION!
THE DANGERS – the danger of not addressing any negative issue within yourself is to stay stuck in the rut you have created. You may have attained great wealth and status in life – the big house, exotic cars, trophy wife/husband, entitled children. But many people think you’re an a..hole. They are around you because of what you have, not because of who you are. I’ve been there and got the T-shirt. Material goods do not make the person. The person makes the person. If you are reading this, then you realize something is amiss, and you want to ‘change your mind.’
You may be climbing the ladder of success with the goal of attaining (‘attaching’ to) the above, and stepping on all those who get in your way. Yeah, those people think you’re an a..hole, too. Because you are.
Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with attaining (‘attaching’) to material goods or making money (‘cheddar’ for all you Players out there). Money is a tool. It does not buy happiness. It buys comfort. It is all about HOW you go about attaining it. How many people do you crush along the way?
You might not even ‘see’ that person who looks back at you in the mirror, as the person everyone else sees. Especially your partner who is fed up with your issue(s) and is leaving you, or the boss who keeps passing you over for promotion.
The Solution is quite simple. Change your mind!! Simple in concept, but you will have to work on it. Like getting all the ingredients together for the big upcoming meal, prepping them, combining them, plating and serving, and cleaning up afterward (hopefully you’ll get some help there). And, that is where I come in.
CONCLUSION
So, you have issues. Welcome to the club. They affect your life in ways you may know, and in ways you can not even see – hint, other people see them, and they are NOT complementing you.
These issues prevent YOU from being a better person to yourself first and foremost, and then to everyone else.
So, because you are here, you want to change. Fantastic!! Let’s learn how to walk the ‘middle path,’ and not stay stuck on the far side of the spectrum.
Envision a life where you are calm in the midst of chaos. Where you actually listen to a person and not just gloss over what they say. Where compassion and empathy are not just catchphrases but mindful tools that you apply to yourself and everyone around you. Sound good? Duh!
I will hold the mirror up to you, so you can see what needs to change. So you can rid yourself of the attachments that bring suffering into your life, and replace them with attachments that will allow you to change into the beautiful person that you already are.
And, my approach is more on par with ‘in your face’ training than puppies and kittens. Yes, I will post flowery dissertations on subjects, for those who enjoy reading them, but you want the answers now. (Dude………. just get to the point, I have a new iPhone to pick up!)
So, now you know. So, what’s next? Watch for my first blog (OK, this is technically my first blog, but you understand, right!?) So, jump on board this 747 headed to the land of peace, calm, and a better understanding of oneself. Where you will blossom, and expand your spirit and soul. Learn to really love yourself and all those around you, instead of wanting to choke them out. No, we are not heading to Burning Man; maybe next year.
See ya around the corner!
