Insight # 124

If anything one does that does not come from a pure or sincere heart, the result will usually be undesirable, stressful or even painful, no matter how hard one tries to justify it ...

Insight # 123

In life, one has to have the wisdom of not taking things for granted. It is one of the major sources of disappointment and we normally don't realize it ...

Insight # 122

It is not uncommon in a work environment that most have the ability to learn but not the chance to, because those who are suppose to teach refuse to do so. On the other hand, it is easier to reduce ignorance but far more difficult to rectify the attitude of not wanting to learn ...

Insight # 121

You don't have to be proud to receive, or boast about the number of birthday well-wishes you receive. It simply represents the people whose lives you have meaningfully touched, such that they have specially chosen you to be their friend. As years goes by, these friends become more genuine and those who have hidden agendas will eventually fade away. And if the number continues to increase in spite of those who have moved on, it means that you have lived life ...

Insight # 120

Most of us have come across fruit trees that have sturdy trunks and branches (health), exuberant foliage (wealth) and beautiful canopies (appearances) but do not bear fruit (barren). Are our lives just like that … empty? We may share any one or two of the features, if not all. Fortunately, the difference is that we have the ability to develop the wisdom to choose. But are we using it correctly? Only we can individually answer that …

Insight # 119

If one can truly appreciate the suffering of others with genuine sympathy and the willingness to help them in whatever way possible, one is already on the path to the realization of inner peace and happiness ...

Insight # 118

One can be what one wants to be, with a strong will. However, with wisdom, one may not want to become what one can become ... 

Insight # 117

Look back to reflect and learn from your deeds. Look now to understand and accept your progress and look forward to reaffirm and follow the Path ... Happy Wesak Day!