Tag Archives: Suffering

Clair De Lune

Posted on May 10, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

It is easy to forget sometimes the beauty humans are capable of creating. Clair De Lune, both the poem and the music are, for me, two examples of the artistry that is contained within each of us. The key is … Continue reading →

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Seeds of compassion

Posted on July 12, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Encountering sufferings will definitely contribute to the elevation of your spiritual practice, provided you are able to transform the calamity and misfortune into the path.” – His Holiness the Dalai Lama I am not a coffee drinker so in the morning … Continue reading →

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“I just don’t want a poor person”

Posted on June 22, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“These are people that are great, brilliant business minds. That’s what we need. That’s what we have to have. So the world doesn’t take advantage. We can’t have the world taking advantage of us anymore. I love all people. It … Continue reading →

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Riding and living through the pain

Posted on May 22, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Life is hard. After all, it kills you.” –  Katharine Hepburn Suffering on bicycle is a point of pride for many cyclist, me included. Pedaling on a flat, windless, 70 degree day is easy, anyone can do that. But the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Thich Nhat Hanh

Posted on October 12, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

The Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh turned 90 years old yesterday. Words can’t even describe what this man’s books, thoughts, and actions have meant to me. To celebrate his birthday I thought I would share some of … Continue reading →

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Article: 10 Reasons Why Buddhism Will Enrich Your Path

Posted on September 20, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

For any of you interested, curious or just befuddled about Buddhism the following article is a wonderful introduction to the belief: Are You Spiritual But Not Religious? 10 Reasons Why Buddhism Will Enrich Your Path

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Banging our heads

Posted on May 27, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

For the last three years a female cardinal (yes I know the difference) has journeyed to our home late January through mid March. I realize this doesn’t sound very interesting but what she does during the day, everyday is. This … Continue reading →

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A Buddha’s truth: Nothing last forever

Posted on May 24, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

Buddha’s Four Noble Truths 1. Life is characterized by impermanence and suffering, or Dukkha (suffering). 2. The Origin of Dukkha is attachment to desire. 3. The cessation (end) of Dukkha is achieved, not by belief, but by the contemplation, understanding, … Continue reading →

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Ends and Beginnings

Posted on March 28, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

The name of my blog is Ends and Beginnings. The reason for this is simple, everyday our life is full of endings and beginnings. Unfortunately most of us just don’t seem to get or accept it or as Mister Rogers so … Continue reading →

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Keys

Posted on March 25, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

Over the last 30 years of the 50 plus that I have walked on this earth I have collected a lot of keys. I have a ring with about 35 to 40 keys on it that I keep in the … Continue reading →

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