Finding Swamy

#37 What Is Character?

It’s doing what’s right when no one is watching.

It’s being cognizant of the monkey mind and not identifying with thoughts.

It’s being thoughtful in every interaction with another living entity.

#36 Self Surrender

With the ones dear to me, I hold you as my branches for I am the tree;

My heart is deeper than the deepest roots,
So deep that even the vast oceans seem shallow;

But there is a caveat to my strength, I have not surrendered.

#35 Morning Rituals — a Gateway to Clear Thinking

I wake up between 4:30–5:00 am 7 days a week. It’s come to a point where staying in bed past these hours is incomprehensible. Because I am trying to create a livelihood through writing and other creative projects, having a system in place where I can stir up inspiration is a necessity.

#34 Sometimes You Need to Know You’re an Asshole

““Self love is good thing, but self-awareness is way more important.’” – Louis CK

My mother called me earlier this week. Our conversations usually revolve around the same spiel.

When are you going to get married?
What are doing with your life?
I’m worried about you.

#33 Naivety vs Innocence

Last week I spent time with my cousin and her family in Santa Barbara, CA. I headed down to the Bluffs, a hiking region on the coast-side at about 5:15 am every morning.

#32 – 50 Solid Reasons to Meditate

Picture an apple tree. Now picture an apple falling down. What happens over time? The apple looses its freshness and if not eaten — decays and eventually dies.

#31 Treat Everyone Like They’ll Die Soon

After all the meditation, philosophic readings, and walks in nature I have learned very little. I thought the lessons in life would guide me to learn something profound. I thought I’d find a calling, perhaps some purpose, and maybe some meaning to all this madness.