by Jonathan Look | Jul 20, 2011 | Buddhism, Mexico, Minimalism, Philosophy, Retirement
Living Off of the Grid in Mexico Living Off the Grid You Learn How Closely You Are Connected with the Environment One of the things we rapidly discovered since our arrival here living off the grid in Mexico is how closely we are tied to our environment and its...
by Jonathan Look | May 4, 2011 | Buddhism, On My Mind, Retirement
The Buddhist See Helping Others as Fundamental to Their Religion I once read an article about a Native American tribe that would every few years place most of their possessions into a pile and ritually burn them. Getting rid of their possessions acted to lighten their...
by Jonathan Look | Apr 28, 2011 | Minimalism, On My Mind, Philosophy, Retirement
Seasons of Life by Blake Flynn The Art of Success Several months ago I had a peculiar conversation with an acquaintance of mine. It was about the art of success and how success should be defined. This guy is miserable in his job yet sees no quick way out. He makes a...