Author Archives: Nicholas Gerace 5D - Upstate New York

The First Noble Truth teaches us that everyone that is unenlightened will experience discontentedness. This causes the vast majority people to have problems in life. If you’re dealing with a lot of stress, then you might wind up having issues with anxiety or depression. It isn’t possible to completely eliminate sources of stress from yourContinue reading “Meditation and Contentedness”

PART I Six Aspects of Kamma (Karma) to be Understood: “Monks, when it was said; ‘karma must be understood; the source and origin of karma should be understood; the diversity of karma should be understood; the result of karma should be understood; the cessation of karma should be understood; the way leading the cessation ofContinue reading “What to Know About Karma”

Monks, if five things do not slip away from a frail and sick Monk, it can be predicted of him: In no long time, with the destruction of the taints, he will realize for himself with direct knowledge (wisdom), in this very life, the taintless liberation of mind, liberation by wisdom, and having entered uponContinue reading “Direct Knowledge (Wisdom) for a Sick One”

When you are trying to relieve stress, many people suggest getting some exercise. Unfortunately, doing so is often easier said than done, especially with all the possible activities available to take part in. However, it is important to search for that outlet because when stress becomes unmanageable or overwhelming, you can suffer physically and mentally.Continue reading “Jiu-Jitsu and Stress Relief”

Buddhism is more of a science than a religion, more than westerners may realize. Some who practice it may do so out of intellectual interest, and for a good reason—understanding the mind is essential to how Buddhists operate, whether that be through practice or meditation. Most study and practice it for the benefits discussed inContinue reading “Wisdom, Not Worship: Buddhism as Science of the Mind”

In a world filled with anger and negativity, learning to forgive those who have wronged you is crucial and beneficial. Saying so isn’t as easy as learning to forgive, though; it’s far too easy to hold onto grudges and want to do anything but forgive someone for what they have done to you. Learning to forgive meansContinue reading “Be the Jesus in Your Jungle: 4 Key Spiritual Lessons on Forgiveness and Letting Go in an Age of Anger”

In the middle of a stressful day or even week, it can seem counterintuitive to step away from the stress to take a moment for yourself; after all, if the work doesn’t stop, why should you? However, there is increasingly more and more evidence pointing to the fact that taking a pause to refocus andContinue reading “Mental Health & Meditation: Why a Deep Breath Can Help You Find Calm in the Chaos”

Some Thoughts From a Professional Life Coach on How Humanity Can Overcome Its Negative and Destructive Instincts and Embrace Enlightenment in 2021 Making sense of the world these days can be difficult. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, the seemingly endless string of destructive political incidents in the United States and elsewhere, and the natural disasters promptedContinue reading “The Pathway to Fixing This Troubled World With Nicholas Gerace”

Leadership can be a tricky subject.  You have probably read a lot of articles on the difference between being a boss and a leader, and while I’ve gleaned a lot of information from them, I wanted to take a deeper look as to why being a strong leader does not have to be divorced fromContinue reading “Leadership and Compassion: The Yin to the Yang of Great Leadership”