Alex ChenHow To Do Daily Self-Reflection EffectivelyIn a previous post, I wrote about the topic “If You’re Not Improving, You’re Degrading”. That post focused on why we need to put conscious…6d ago6d ago
Alex ChenCultivate Internal JoyIf you want long-lasting internal joy, cultivate happier relationships by improving your virtues, behaving morally, and helping others.Aug 25Aug 25
Alex ChenHow To Think About Mistakes and FailuresMistakes and failure are inevitable. The important thing is how you think and respond to them.Aug 19Aug 19
Alex ChenThe Fart StoryA simple fart can test our sense of responsibility and emotional sensitivity.Aug 12Aug 12
Alex ChenThe Smelly Towel IncidentIt’s the small everyday matters that test our cultivation and virtues.Aug 4Aug 4
Alex ChenHow To Identify Improper Religions and CultsImproper religions are very common nowadays, so it’s important to know how to identify them to protect ourselves and others.Jul 28Jul 28
Alex ChenDon’t Let Your Good Points Make Others Look or Feel BadDo you know anyone who is very capable and has many strengths? Do you ever feel pressured around them? As if they are judging you, or as if…Jul 21Jul 21
Alex ChenOthers Can’t Make You AngryDuring the time of the Buddha, there was a person named Upali. He was part of the servant class in India’s hierarchical society, and he…Jul 15Jul 15
Alex ChenLet Your Ideals Scrape Off Your Own Faults“Let philosophy scrape off your own faults, rather than be a way to rail against the faults of others.” –SenecaJul 7Jul 7
Alex ChenSense The Attitude Behind The WordsWhen listening to others words, don’t just focus on the matters. Sense the attitude they have and help them improve it.Jun 30Jun 30