A Warrior of Light

knows that he has much to be grateful for.

He was helped in his struggle by the angels; celestial forces placed each thing in its place, thus allowing him to give his best. That is why, at sunset, he kneels and gives thanks for the Protective Cloak surrounding him.

His companions say: "He's so lucky!" But he knows that "luck" is knowing to look around him and to see where his friends are, because it was through their words that the angels were able to make themselves heard.

(The Zahir by Paulo Coelho)

TEAM

T ogether
E veryone
A chieves
M ore

What you want & who you are.

"You don't always get what you want. But you'll get according to who you are."

On a different note, my legs are tired. Tired but happy.

Spine

"Befriend a thousand books, and have the spine to stand by your beliefs."

The Things That Matter

Kindness is a virtue that the blind can see and the deaf can hear.

Almost anything good you do will seem insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.- Ghandi

From How to Live Without Fear & Worry by K Sri Dhammananda
(free circulation)

The Hardest People To Love

"The people who are the hardest to love are the ones who need it the most.” -Peaceful Warrior

One Thread

“When you examine the lives of the most influential people who have ever walked among us, you discover one thread that winds through them all. They have been aligned first with their spiritual nature and only then with their physical selves.”

Never

Become That Change You Wish To See In This World.

Become that change you wish to see in this world.
What do you want to see happen in this world?

Susan Boyle: I Dreamed A Dream

She's an inspiration.
She's not just a singer, she's a character we all wish we were.

Clearing Your Mental Clutter

http://celestinechua.com/blog/2009/12/increase-your-mental-clarity-in-just-15-minutes/

A good way to do that.

The Art of Now: Six Steps to Living in the Moment

"We live in the age of distraction. Yet one of life's sharpest paradoxes is that your brightest future hinges on your ability to pay attention to the present."

http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200810/the-art-now-six-steps-living-in-the-moment

Feeding the right wolf

A native American grandfather was speaking to his grandson about violence and cruelty in the world and how it came about. He said it was as if two wolves were fighting in his heart. One wolf was vengeful and angry, and the other wolf was understanding and kind. The young man asked his grandfather which wolf would win the fight in his heart. And the grandfather answered, "The one that wins will be the one I choose to feed."

-Taking the leap: Freeing ourselves from old habits and fear by Pema Chodron

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*(edits made to post) Starting with myself, just as I am, here and now. Featuring article:Turn Your Thinking Upside Down

Pema Chödrön - Turn Your Thinking Upside Down

Starting with myself, just as I am, here and now.
From my personal experience reading this self-discovery blog, it has helped me to understand myself better, why I did certain things and how I can help myself overcome my tendencies.

edit*I'm still learning about people around me, I make mistakes. With each learning experience I get to understand myself and others better, and hopefully understanding the world better as well. =)

I would like to share this article for a start on how a person can start practicing his or her mind. There are many more articles across various disciplines from there to choose from.

edit*Please know that Integral Options blog doesn't contain or provide all the answers or instant solutions, but it can help provide a way or knowledge for those who are searching for some answers, or simply ways to live better.

Quoting the subheading:
"Integral Options Cafe offers a place to discuss all things related to a Buddhist, integral worldview. While theory is important (Buddhism, Ken Wilber, Spiral Dynamics, psychology, and Integral Theory), so is politics, art & poetry, human values, popular culture, and humor. I invite comments, different points of view, and anything that can add to a civil discussion of living in an integral world."

This blog has been helpful to me and it seems it will continue to be,
I hope you'd find it interesting too. =)

Blog added to sidebar.

Life Without Limbs

Nick is born without arms or legs with no medical reason
for this condition. But he is an inspiration; do watch this video
to find out why.

This is his website.

Link added to sidebar.