Jussi Luukkonen
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I'm a writer and a speakership coach passionate about curious exploration of life.
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Why is evil so enticing and entertaining — if you are not the target?
The movie Oppenheimer reminded me of the words of the late SGI-UK General Director Richard Causton. Just a few months before his death, he said with his distinctive, deep baritone voice almost gently, "Jussi, remember that evil exists".
By Jussi Luukkonen9 months ago in Motivation
From Medieval Japan to Modern Times: The Timeless Power of Compassion
"Winter always turns to spring," wrote Nichiren Daishonin in a letter to his follower in Medieval Japan in 1275. The recipient of that letter was a lay nun Myōchi who had lost her husband and struggled to raise her children alone.
By Jussi Luukkonen9 months ago in Motivation
Failure Is Not Possible If You Understand The Essence Of Karma
Buddhism is about winning in life — winning over our so-called lesser selves, i.e. selfish ego. Easier said than done. But karma, or the law of action, comes in handy when the brown substance hits the fan.
By Jussi Luukkonen9 months ago in Motivation
- Runner-Up Place in Ode to Ordinary Challenge
What Is Unity, and Why Does It Matter?
How often have you let go of something essential for you because you were of two minds about it? What about a team effort that seemed to produce nothing but frustration? The most cherished idea suddenly turned into a lemon because you couldn’t agree on anything.
By Jussi Luukkonen10 months ago in Motivation
It Takes A Village To Raise A Child, But Just One Person To Kill One
A human baby is a work in progress. It needs a parent, grandparents, the whole family, and the larger society to survive, grow, and become an adult. Even single parents are not alone in their job of raising a child.
By Jussi Luukkonen10 months ago in Motivation
Should You Be Devoted To Something — Or Is It Enough Just To Be Alive?
All religions have symbols, signs and external objects for believers to support their religious practices. We need those external reminders to focus on the doctrines and their application. Over time many of these religious symbols have become more secular and almost lost their spiritual origins.
By Jussi Luukkonen10 months ago in Motivation