dill's blogTea time with a demon When the Buddha spent a month under the Bodhi Tree pursuing enlightenment, he was challenged by the evil demon King Mara—bringer of death and desire. Mara’s army rushed toward the Buddha, but he did not plea or run aw...
dill's blogBe more like the people you respect Simple advice I heard from a friend the other day. It’s lovely because you don’t have to change who you are or pretend to be something you’re not. It’s more like a ‘build your own character’ practice. Sh...
dill's blogEmbarrassing moment at the gym Yesterday at the gym, this guy was benching without a spotter. I was on the elliptical when I heard a loud boom as his weights came crashing to the floor. Someone rushed to help him and he looked violently em...
dill's blogWhat pain do you want to feel? After starting a freelancing business last year, a number of unique stressors came into my life. • How will I find my next project?• Where do I find good clients?• Can I pay my bills next month?• How will I m...
dill's blogFuck your identity I’ve talked in the past about cultivating an identity for yourself. Examples I’m a person who… • takes care of their health• does anything for their friends• works hard for the things they love I think crafting and moldi...
dill's blogMeditation, basically Most of us have this internal feeling that something is wrong with us. Things can be going great in our lives. We have access to food and clean water. We have shelter. We have people who love us… Yet we still experien...
dill's blogIt’s Always Snowy in Philadelphia Last night, I made a game-time decision to drive up to Philly to beat the snow and visit my friends for the weekend. Three short lessons and I’ll have you back to the rest of your day: 1. Before you pack u...
