Monthly Archives: September 2009

Fortnightly Tweets for 2009-09-27

Written on September 27, 2009 by Tom
  • No “I” no problems. No “me” no problems. #
  • Just think: every problem you’ve every had is GONE when you drop this silly belief called “me”. #
  • If there’s no “me” then there’s no “you.” And vice versa. #
  • Who has a monopoly on Truth? No one. Ultimately you have nowhere to turn but to your Self. You have to find the answers within YOU! #

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Words, Labels and Truth

Written on September 16, 2009 by Tom

When I have time, I love to respond to my reader’s questions. I want to share a few recent emails I’ve exchanged with someone:

Reader:

Hello Tom,

Can I ask you a question? In your recent posting of your tweets, you said:

No matter what I write down, it isn’t true. No matter what I think, it isn’t true.

Adya also said the same thing in his book. This sentence basically contradicts itself. But I think maybe you are saying it is not “completely” true. Or you have a better elaboration?

My response:

Yes, the sentence does contradict itself. Unfortunately, I’m in the same boat as Adya or any other spiritual teacher, it’s just that I’m way too honest about this stuff (and so is Adya). EVERYTHING that is… Read the rest →

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Fortnightly Tweets for 2009-09-13

Written on September 13, 2009 by Tom
  • Is it just me or do most spiritual teachers and writers seem to be lacking a sense of humor? Good God, lighten up! #
  • “Tom, what’s the purpose of having friends and family?” That one is easy: entertainment! #
  • One thought believed separates Heaven and Hell. And any thought will do. — Adyashanti.
    And that one thought can be “I’m enlightened.” #
  • Or “I’m NOT enlightened.” #
  • Some books are much better when listened to as opposed to being read. A New Earth is one of them. Eckhart is beautiful to hear. #
  • No matter what I write down, it isn’t true. No matter what I think, it isn’t true. Or feel. Nothing!!! Woohoo!!! #
  • Now I know why the Buddha said:

… Read the rest →

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