Death
The secret of life
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
photo credit: mikefats
“The secret of life is to die before you die, and find that there is no death.” Eckhart Tolle
Up until now I have made a point of writing what I hope are original, thought provoking, and often rather lengthy posts. Though this is the general strategy for my blog, there […]
What’s the one thing no one can take from you?
Sunday, February 10th, 2008
In a moments notice everything you have and hold close can be stripped away. One fundamental premise of Buddhism is that all things in life are transient and temporary in nature. I can’t really disagree with this assertion. Logically, I know my body, my possessions and even my relationships will all one […]
Facing your death
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
I worked on an ambulance as an Emergency Medical Technician for a little over 3 years. I chose this type of work during college for a number of reasons. Initially, I wanted to be a police officer, so gaining experience dealing with emergencies seemed like a logical stepping stone. Secondly, I figured […]