Lessons from the Tiger's Nest Monastery

This #prayerflags photo was taken on a #spiritual hike to #Bhutan's famous Tiger's Nest Monastery. While I don’t consider myself a #Buddhist, it’s here where I reflect on how many beliefs within the #philosophy resonate with me. For one, working to rid ourselves of anger, greed and ignorance in order to reach #Nirvana. Whether you believe this place exists or not, it would be hard to argue that your real life wouldn’t be more like Nirvana on earth if you could rid yourself of these. Another lesson that’s stuck with me, especially as someone who went against societal norms to follow my dreams of travel, is that to be healthy individuals we should learn to live in the now. In fact, #Buddha himself has been quoted as saying, “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.” Not a bad motto to #live by, no matter what religion or philosophy you live by.