By SysBots I’ve been trying to more deeply study the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths lately, and because of that I constantly notice my cravings and aversions. Who cares, you might ask? Well, it turns out that as a result of these cravings and aversions, there… Read More »Neither Averting Nor Craving in Each Moment
By SysBots We all suffer, every day: worry, procrastination, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, irritated, angry, frustrated, wishing things were different, comparing ourselves to others, worried we’re missing out, wishing other people would be different, feeling offended, loneliness, fear of failure, not wanting to do something, wishing… Read More »This Moment
By SysBots My mom just left our house after visiting for a week, and once again, our lives were changed. She visits us about twice a year, and every time she does, she leaves us with a new hobby, a new passion, a better version… Read More »How My Mom Makes Everyone Around Her Better
‘Many people are alive but don’t touch the miracle of being alive.’ ~Thich Nhat Hanh By SysBots It’s still dark out and the world remains asleep as I write these words, and I’ve just finished my morning meditation. I sip my coffee, and savor the… Read More »How to Savor Life
By SysBots There’s a conflict that often happens when we try to be disciplined about something: I want that cinnamon roll right now, but I know I’ll regret it later. Which interest should win out: your future self, who doesn’t want you to get fat… Read More »Savor Discipline: Merge the Interests of Your Future & Present Selves
By SysBots We think we need to improve ourselves and our current situation, because we’re dissatisfied (at least a little bit) with how things are. We have a drive to improve, improve. So we strive for change — exercise more, eat better, read more, be… Read More »Why We Struggle with Change
By SysBots You haven’t been very productive lately, admit it. You’ve been watching too many videos, cruising your favorite social media, haven’t exercised in too long … you’re slipping, my friend. I’ve got the fix for you. Mini-missions. Here’s how it works: You set yourself… Read More »Conquer Your Day with Mini-Missions
By SysBots When I started Zen Habits 10 years ago, I simply wanted to share what I’d been learning about changing my habits and simplifying my life with others. Then something magical happened. Over the next year or two, people took some of my tips… Read More »My Mission: Help the World Transform Fear into Openness & Joy
Post written by SysBots. A father and his son went fishing on a small boat, hungry. The father helped his son reel in his first fish, and it was a beauty. “Great catch, son,” the father said. “Yes, but I’m worried I’m missing out on… Read More »The Tragedy of Missing Out
By SysBots Last week I came down with a bad case of poison oak rash. Now, that might not sound that bad, but this rash covers all over my body (including places best left undiscusssed) and also my face, eyes, mouth. It’s not pretty, and… Read More »Become Happy in the Face of Physical Misery