Descartes on doubt

If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.
-- Rene Descartes

I strongly agree, though I would add that once won't do it by a long shot.
And also that "all things" mean all things, not just those which are supposed to be in doubt by humans.

Happiness from without?

From a surprising source comes an article about fool's gold.

Adyashanti

Adyashanti is one of those who sometimes says valuable things I've not heard anywhere else. He has a Utoob channel.

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Here is a "bootleg" video where he talks about The Secret and manifesting things. Will it make you happy?