Karma

Is often misconstrued as a legalistic form in the sense of punishments or rewards for a past deed.  In a more naturalistic view, as in Hinduism and Buddhism, what happens to you is in fact what you do. Put in another way, everything that comes to you is a return of what is outputted by you. This is not to be confused with desire, because one’s karma may not necessarily coincide with their wishes. Whether you like it, know it or not, the relationship between yourself and the environment is always harmonious. With this in mind, one feels a sensation of lightness and effortlessness because there are no obstructions in life; no resistance, only flow.

 

Wat Doi Saket: an interpretation of “The Middle Way”. Pursuing hedonism (utter self-indulgence) or self-abnegation (utter sacrifice) are practices to be empty of true happiness. The Buddha understood that all phenomena arise interdependently, as causes always give rise to effects. He taught that there must be balance between these two extremes, and one should live in moderation through The Middle Way.

 

 

Consistently returning to Ban Chiang Run’s coffee & views

 

Swinging Pete full of joy!

 

I plan all of my own teaching lessons for each class. Kinetic body movements paired with songs have shown to be the most effective for keeping the students’ attention. Plus the hokey-pokey is always a fun time :p

 

I think offering joy, compassion and kindness to others are essential elements for my personal happiness. What you do is what happens to you. The only sensible choice, then, is to live a perpetual and uncalculated life in the present.