By charity, goodness, restraint, and self-control, men and woman alike can store up a well-hidden treasure — a treasure which cannot be given to others and which robbers cannot steal. — Khuddhaka Patha Our true self is something that cannot be stolen, but we often give it away to other’s demands. I agree with the above Buddhist…

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In traditional Buddhist terms, there are eight worldly winds (Four pairs of worldly winds) Praise/Blame Success/Failure (Gain/Loss) Pleasure/Pain Fame/Disrepute (Honor/Disgrace)   One doesn’t have to be a follower of Buddha to understand that four winds take us where we want to be, and the other four blow us in the opposite direction. Balance is what…

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