PinnedPaula TakahashiRetire.siWhen I left a 16 year-relationship, my house, my company and my country, I didn’t know where I was going to. The only thing I knew is that…Apr 9, 2021Apr 9, 2021
Paula TakahashiDoubt: how the flow of events show the wayThe voice was clear: “don’t go”. “But I’ve already bought the tickets. There’s no reason not to go”, I insisted on negotiating. “Do not…Jul 4, 2021Jul 4, 2021
Paula TakahashiTake off of yourself the load of others“Take off that heavy backpack you’ve been carrying all along and return it to its true owners.” When she said that, the relief was felt in…Jun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021
Paula TakahashiBe the space you want others to reflect back to youI can’t always be the mirror that reveals the best in you. I will point out your defects to camouflage mine. I will hurt you to ease my…May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Paula TakahashiDear part of my mom in me,Mom, this text is not for you. Is for the part of you given to me with so much dedication and surrender. A part that carries so many…May 9, 2021May 9, 2021
Paula TakahashiIdentification with what we are not prevents us from being who we really are: space.I am not those thoughts or feelings, I’m the space in which all these ornaments of the mind are manifesting.May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Paula TakahashiSelfishness that condemns all of usOur habits are creating the causes of our future suferring without us even noticing it. We are just too busy looking for instant pleasure.Apr 28, 2021Apr 28, 2021
Paula TakahashiPlans: made to be changedThe arrival was already anticipating the departure. I came, with the clear intention to go back. “See you all in February,” was how I…Apr 25, 2021Apr 25, 2021
Paula TakahashiExpectation — the never-ending means to an end that always start again.When am I going to be confident that I finally arrived and realized my true nature?Apr 20, 2021Apr 20, 2021
Paula TakahashiDifficulty“It’s not easy”. It doesn’t matter how many years people have been meditating, studying, practicing yoga, training the mind. It doesn’t…Apr 16, 2021Apr 16, 2021
