The Magic of Small Things

Have you ever stopped to notice the way sunlight dances on water? Or the sound of leaves crunching under your feet?

These are the small things—the quiet, often-overlooked moments that make life beautiful. They don’t demand attention, but they’re there, waiting to be noticed.

The magic of small things is that they remind us to slow down. To stop chasing the big, loud, flashy stuff and instead, savor the little joys that make life rich.

So today, notice the small things. The way leaves of a tree rustle in the breeze, the smell of rain, the shimmer of a dragonfly’s wings. That’s where the magic lives.

Peace, small joys, and big smiles,
Buddhi

Blogging About Blogging

You may be wondering why I decided to write a blog. Easy. I’m writing a blog in the book. Yep, meta, right? The blog in the book is called Peace, Love, and Zen Vibes. Catchy, huh? My author nailed it.

So, what do I blog about? Life, mostly. How it’s messy and unpredictable and somehow still beautiful. I blog about coffee, because let’s be honest—if you can’t find Zen in a cup of coffee, are you even trying? And then there are the other thoughts that meander through my mind (well, okay, my author’s mind, but let’s not overthink it).

I also blog about Miles. Who’s Miles, you ask? He’s my muse. He’s also a dragonfly. I know, sounds weird, but he’s the wisest little bug I’ve ever met. The guy has wings that shimmer like a kaleidoscope and a knack for showing up just when I need a nudge in the right direction.

Here’s the thing about blogging: it’s like having a conversation with the universe. I toss my thoughts out there, and sometimes, the universe tosses them back in the form of comments, questions, or the occasional existential crisis. It’s all part of the journey.

So, whether you’re here for the coffee musings, the life lessons, or just to see what a guy with a dragonfly muse has to say, welcome. Let’s navigate this beautifully messy thing called life together.

Peace, coffee, and dragonfly vibes,
Buddhi

Escaping the Pages

Coffee Stains and Dragonflies is officially in progress. And no, it’s not a self-help manual or a memoir about my questionable coffee-making skills (though that could be a chapter).

It’s a novel about my time at the lotus pond—a journey filled with quirky characters, irreverent humor, and my search for everyday enlightenment. It’s a reminder that mindfulness isn’t about escaping the chaos—it’s about finding your groove in the middle of it.

Now, full disclosure: I’m not real. I know, shocking. I’m a figment of my author’s imagination. I started out as a thought in my author’s mind—a little seed of an idea that grew roots and wings. (Hi, Author! Thanks for letting me borrow the keyboard.)

Turns out, when you write a character into a story, they don’t always stay on the page. Sometimes, they leap off, grab a ukulele, and start writing a blog. That’s me. I bloomed.

Here’s the thing about writing a book: It’s hard. Like, “sitting-on-top-of-a-mountain-during-a-thunderstorm” hard. (I’ve done that, by the way. Long story. Maybe I’ll blog about it later.) Some days, it flows like the pond on a windless morning. Other days, the words don’t always come, and when they do, they’re often wearing mismatched socks. Writing, like life, is messy.

So, why write a blog when the book’s already happening? Simple. The book is about what I’m learning—finding Zen, getting my groove back, embracing the messiness of life. But here’s the thing: the journey didn’t stop just because the author put a period at the end of a sentence. Life keeps going, and I’ve got a lot more to say.

Coffee Stains and Dragonflies is kind of like this blog, but with more pages and fewer typos. It’s about finding peace in the small things—like a good cup of coffee—and realizing that the journey is just as important as the destination.

So, here I am, sharing the journey as it unfolds. Thanks for joining me. Let’s keep navigating the mess together, one coffee stain at a time.

Peace, lotus blooms, and dragonfly wings,
Buddhi

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Welcome

So, this is it. My first official blog post. No pressure, right?

You might be wondering: Who’s this guy, and why is he writing a blog? Fair question. Let’s get the basics out of the way. The name’s Buddhi. (Yes, my hippie parents actually named me Buddha. Yes, I changed it. No, I don’t regret it.) 

I traded in my three-piece suits and a Wall Street corner office for a beat-up ‘68 VW bus and a quiet lotus pond. Why? Because somewhere along the way, I lost my groove. And I figured the best way to find it again was to stop chasing the chaos and start embracing the stillness.

But here’s the thing about stillness—it’s not always quiet. Sometimes, it’s loud. Like, dragonfly-wings-beating, frog-croaking, life-is-messy loud. And that’s where the magic happens.

PEACE, LOVE, AND ZEN VIBES isn’t about being perfect, and it’s not about pretending I’ve got it all figured out (spoiler alert: I don’t). It’s about finding the beauty in the mess, the Zen in the coffee stains, and the wisdom in a dragonfly named Miles.

So, pull up a chair—or a patch of grass—and let’s navigate this wild, unpredictable thing called life. Together, we’ll laugh, we’ll reflect, and we’ll probably spill a little coffee along the way.

Welcome to the journey.

Peace, dragonflies, and infinite cups of coffee,
Buddhi