Koans for Western Minds
Deciphering terrains of meaning for healthy longevity by converging the wisdom of Eastern Zen riddles with Western psycholinguistics to change dysfunctional scripts that limit personal development. Contemplate the koans, explore their layers of significance, and embody their unfolding insights.
Zen Koan
The flag is moving. No, the wind is moving. No, the mind is moving
Mario's Biocognitive Koans
The antidote for fear of death is to love as if you were immortal. Then gratefulness for the transcendental gift will bring serenity rather than dread to the end of your journey
Gratitude remains hidden in what we take for granted
Identity is character with a moral compass
Self-Worthiness is determined by laudable action rather than opinions from others
Cast your fate to the wind, and your destiny to your agency
Wisdom guides,
discipline achieves
Becoming gratitude is the graceful enactment of impermanence
Stop trying to find yourself, and embrace becomingness
Make life your hobby, and grow your collection of existential elegance
Enact the present with courage, and become gratitude