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I believe that the key to a happy and successful life is wisdom. When we think wisely, we act wisely. Then we naturally reap joy and success.
I started this blog to ensure that I grow in wisdom every week, while also sharing useful learnings with others. These are my personal learnings and experiences, but perhaps they can help others avoid my past suffering and to gain happiness.
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Two Students, Same Question, Different Answers
Why did Confucius give two different answers to two students who asked the exact same question?
Alex Chen
Oct 28, 20212 min read
3 Year Anniversary of the Weekly Wisdom Newsletter!
A list of top wisdoms from readers of the Weekly Wisdom Newsletter over the past few years.
Alex Chen
Oct 23, 20213 min read
The Scientific Proof of Causal Reincarnation – Book Summary
I recently finished reading The Scientific Proof of Causal Reincarnation by Dr. Zhong Maosen, and it's one of those life-changing books that I wish I had known about way earlier in life! Here is a clickable table of contents to help you navigate this article: Introduction Remarks Area 1: The Existence of The Soul Example Case: A Soul That Bought a House Area 2: People Who Remember Their Past Lives Example Case: The Pollock Twins Area 3: Reincarnation Studies Using Hypnosis
Alex Chen
Oct 16, 202119 min read
Zen Story: A Cup of Tea
How can I teach you Zen unless you first empty your cup?
Alex Chen
Oct 15, 20212 min read
Five Things to be Thankful For on Thanksgiving (and Every Day!)
Parents, teachers, government, all workers in society, and Mother Nature.
Alex Chen
Oct 10, 20211 min read
Happiness Versus Pleasure
Most people seek out external fleeting pleasures when what they really want and need is internal long-lasting happiness,
Alex Chen
Oct 1, 20213 min read
Climate Chaos and What We Can Do
The current state of climate chaos and how we can help via food, energy, and transportation.
Alex Chen
Sep 30, 202111 min read
Make Good Use of What You Already Have
Six examples of how we can cheerfully put to good use what we already have, such as clothes, food, and equipment.
Alex Chen
Sep 24, 20215 min read
Type 2 Diabetes - Chinese Medicine vs. Western Medicine
A short comparison of how western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine approach Type 2 Diabetes.
Alex Chen
Sep 24, 20213 min read
7 Life Lessons from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Seven life lessons from Marvel's film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Alex Chen
Sep 17, 20215 min read
How to Find a Meaningful Purpose
Four steps to finding a meaning and fulfilling purpose, which will add more happiness and health to our lives.
Alex Chen
Sep 10, 202114 min read
Rewire Your Mind for Happiness
Eight ways to reframe our minds from unhappiness to happiness.
Alex Chen
Sep 9, 202113 min read
How to Build Healthy Habits that Stick and Break Bad Ones.
All about habits, featuring 8 keys to starting a new habit that sticks, 3 keys for breaking bad habits, and 6 other habit tips.
Alex Chen
Sep 5, 202118 min read
The Four Methods of Guidance
Build relationships using The Four Methods of Guidance: Giving, Loving Words, Beneficial Action, and Activities in Common.
Alex Chen
Sep 3, 20212 min read
How to Nurture Loving Relationships
Have the right mindset, use their love language, and grow from conflicts.
Alex Chen
Sep 1, 202116 min read
The Way of Confucius
The Way of Confucius is but Devotion and Consideration: be strict with yourself and be lenient towards others.
Alex Chen
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Four Things That Need Self Control…In the Form of a Poem!
Do not let arrogance grow.
Do not let desires be too permissive.
Do not let aspirations be full.
Do not let pleasures be so excessive.
Alex Chen
Aug 25, 20215 min read
What Makes a Good Friend?
Five standards for being a good friend according to the Buddha.
Alex Chen
Aug 18, 20212 min read
You can either be right or you can be in a relationship.
The next time you feel the urge to be right, remember that both your perspectives are valid, and harmony is always right.
Alex Chen
Aug 6, 20213 min read
How to Speak Properly
How to speak properly, as taught by Socrates, Confucius, and the Buddha.
Alex Chen
Aug 4, 20214 min read
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