Do not cling to this world
All worldly riches, fame, and possessions will fade away in the end
But God’s love is infinite and everlasting
Christ firmly stands within us till the end
The inner riches of being with God are what satisfy our soul
The outer riches only give us temporary pleasure but leave us hollow
Only his love can give our soul true peace and joy
Over the last 8 years
I have traveled all over the world
Lived in tropical and exotic places
Met thousands of travelers in 18 countries
From Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Italy, Greece, New Zealand and many more
Had great adventures with new friends
Explored beautiful islands and mountains
Explored my inner spiritual world
I have fallen on my knees in surrender at my lowest points of my life
But I have resurrected my life into something much more deep and beautiful (thanks to God of my life understanding)
I have basked in the true freedom of the unknown adventures
Both outward and inward
I am only 35 years old
But I have lived a full life
With many mistakes, triumphs, adventures, and rebirths
If my last breath is today
I am truly satisfied with a life truly lived
My heart is at peace
With love,
Johnny
On the spiritual path there are many obstacles diverting us off towards pleasure, money, or fame
Each time our eyes divert from God we must return them
If we can keep our eyes on our family, friends, coworkers, jobs, bank account, shopping, food, or pets we will be diverted off the path towards God.
We will be lost and afraid in the woods
Not knowing which way to go and suffer tremendously
It takes tremendous conviction to keep going on this path
But the rewards of inner peace, serenity and complete liberation are more precious than diamonds
The path towards God is liberation from all greed, hatred and fear
God brings many the gift of unconditional love which liberates us from all self-centeredness and fear
If we keep our eyes on God we have nothing to fear and our days will be filled more and more with love, joy, and inner peace
With love,
Johnny Hoffman
Suffering has great wisdom
Suffering has hidden gems under the chaotic surface
Suffering & joy are two sides of the same coin
Left & right
Up & down
Suffering & joy
We cannot have one without the other
So smile at your inner most suffering
Sit with it with curiosity & compassion
The gifts of suffering will be found in this space of openness & self love
If we run from it or suppress our suffering, it will persist till our last breath
If we try to suppress our suffering through substances, we suppress our joy as well
So go home to your deepest pain
It has many lessons
It can be transformed to boundless joy & serenity if we learn the art of suffering
With aloha
Johnny
Life comes with challenges for us to learn from. I have had many challenges come my way from my many experiences in college, breakups, moving to Hawaii, New Zealand and Australia. I always had a great attitude about it because you learn so much about yourself by experiences; good & bad. You can always make a new decision today that can better your life.
I never doubted my decisions until this year. Early in this year I kept making decisions out of fear that put me in living situations that compromised my health & happiness. In February, I started feeling hopeless & lost. I lost faith in my own intuition. I felt like I lost my own ability to make decisions for me thrive physically, mentally, and spiritually. It’s a feeling that’s hard to describe. It’s like you’re lost in a maze and you keep questioning every decision. This can lead to feelings of hopelessness, fear, and despair. Eventually you question yourself so much that you just stop trying & depression sets in. You start living your life paralyzed by fear & self doubt.
I know this situation will end eventually, all is impermanent. A huge part of me wants to move back to Australia & start making decisions out of love instead of fear of failure or not having enough money. A part of me wants to move back to the central coast of California and a part of me wants to stay in Colorado Springs with family. I keep bouncing back n forth in my decision. Thank you to my family & friends for your patience & love while I try to figure out the next step in my life. 🙏🏻
With aloha,
Johnny
Anxiety
The illness of our times
Our minds wander to the future
Grasping for control
Wanting to know what will happen
The truth is that the future is completely unwritten
Because of impermanence, anything is possible
Let’s stop trying to control the uncontrollable
If we want a better future, we must take care of the present moment
With aloha,
Johnny
To truly help others
Focus all your energy on healing yourself
Be kind always but don’t sacrifice your own health & well-being by focusing your energy on others
It is possible to reduce others suffering and help others see the inner Buddha that lives within all of us
But if we are drowning in our own suffering we can’t help others who suffer
It is possible to awaken
To not let fear, hatred, anger, and ignorance run & ruin our lives
No matter your skin tone, gender, age, or wage
Thanks to impermanence, we can transform our suffering into joy
And we can help others do the same
Not by force but through understanding, compassion and forgiveness
Namaste,
Johnny
Life & death are interconnected, not two separate concepts
The ultimate yin & yang of the cosmos
Each day cells are born & die in our own bodies
Death surrounds each moment of life
Without death there is no life
Breathing in I know I’m of the nature to grow old
Breathing out I know I will die one day
Knowing this noble truth I will enjoy this beautiful life that has been gifted to me
Each day is a new opportunity to pay gratitude to the universe
I will do my best to live a compassionate, peaceful, and loving life
I will not let fear, hatred or greed control my one life.
“To truly live, we must die each moment.” -Thich Nhat Hanh
With aloha,
Johnny
A simple & uncomplicated life is for me
I do not need fancy clothes, shoes or any other material goods
True joy is not found in sports cars, jewelry or the amount of money in our bank account
True happiness is not acquired through what we receive in life but what we give to the world
Giving is living
I vow to not hoard money
But to give to those in need
I vow to live a simple life
And to reduce suffering in myself & the world
With aloha,
Johnny
Breathing in I see myself as water, flowing & flexible
Breathing out I see myself as a mountain, strong & stable
Breathing in I see myself as a flower, fresh & beautiful
Breathing out I see myself as space, free & vast
Water, flowing
Mountain, strong
Flower, fresh
Space, free
Breathe, enjoy
With aloha,
Johnny
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