Tonight, before the Buddha’s altar, I sit silently, watching the old candle fade away.Its flame trembles, the wax almost spent.I take a new candle — untouched, pure — and gently light it from the dying one.In that
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Work as Religion – The New Faith of the Modern World We no longer pray to Gods or Buddhists; we pray to productivity.We confess through deadlines, seek redemption in promotions, and fear unemployment like hell.Work has become
Doctor Stik Every “yes” costs something. Is yours too expensive? When every yes is a coin, the danger is not realizing you’re going broke. Imagine your “yes” as a coin. At first, it feels like your wallet
People-pleasing looks like love, but it quietly costs you yourself. Imagine standing in front of a mirror that reflects everyone else’s needs, moods, and preferences but not yours. When you smile, it shows your relief. When you nod,
Are you the “pillar” holding up everyone else? Over-functioning looks like strength, but it quietly erases you. Imagine a giant stone pillar holding up the weight of a ceiling. It never moves, never rests, never breathes. Everyone
Imagine yourself walking in the middle of summer. The sun is blazing, the air is heavy, and the pavement radiates heat. And yet, you’re wearing a thick winter coat fully buttoned, collar tight against your neck. Within