Normally my online ads target me accurately. Hair restoration or head shaving gear, Buddhist looking statues and jewelry. But. But.

For all those who celebrate

me waiting for my Black Friday impulse PSVR2 purchase to arrive today

Doing my monthly check-in.

Uh.

Here’s an origami rabbit I made

#SilentHill2 is causing massive early 2000s flashbacks because (a) the original was one of the greatest games I ever experienced and (b) this looks strikingly like my ex’s apartment in Reno

LOL HI WHATRU GUYS DOIN

I’d been enjoying Threads but it’s turned entirely into engagement bait.

I don’t think I have the energy to get another social media thing going.

Anyhoo here’s a cool video of me riding my motorcycle into a cloud.

Because I for one can’t constantly keep all this in my head. #buddhism

Peace.

Well I mean the Harley probably made it less peaceful for some in the vicinity, but.

Also I got this bonsai tree today from a Japanese gentleman selling them on the street. ❤️ This is a rare treat when you live in a not-exactly-diverse place like Idaho Falls.

I decided to make it a motivational poster and punch up the wording

Well the zen and mindfulness thing really isn’t hopping so here’s my cat being unimpressed by a potato.

I’ve just started THIS. Very exciting. I’ve never studied #stoicism but it’s extremely #zen and #mindfulness compatible.

I’m a slow reader due to attention span issues but. I can totally manage one page a day. I believe in myself.

I usually don’t lean towards Tibetan Buddhism, more of a Zen type (Zen seems much easier for the western world to digest) but. I mean. Even if it doesn’t line up perfectly with my personal compass, this book has been incredible.

The secret to journaling? Don’t get a nice journal. You’ll end up paralyzed not wanting to stain your neat leatherbound toy with your filthy thoughts. Totally go for cheap $1 composition notebooks. Things you wouldn’t care if your cat shit on.

I’m not here trying to cosplay a self-help guru btw I’m just externalizing some of my thoughts. And some days it’s just gonna be cat pics.

Lookit this little beanbag. Just look.

I post it'd this 10+ years ago. Once in a while I think it's good to ask yourself this and just stare into the distance for a bit.

#mindfulness #zen #buddhism