I’m making decisions about the causes I want to regularly give money to help create the sort of society I want to live in. In a world predominantly influenced by capitalism, where you put your money matters. We spend money on clothes because we need them, and because they are a form of self-expression. We…… Continue reading Getting What You Pay For
Category: Philosophy
Unless You’re Dead, You Have Time to Breathe
When we talking about breathing room, it’s worth taking what’s being said as literal as possible. Stop saying “I don’t have time to breathe” and start counting your breaths as you take them. Stop repeating that Lincoln quote about how many breaths you took versus how many moments your breath was taken away, and start…… Continue reading Unless You’re Dead, You Have Time to Breathe
The Three-Fold Plan for a Better World Through Better Storytelling
A quick overview so we all know we’re on the same page. 1. The Stories We Tell Ourselves These are the stories continuously on autopilot in the subconscious mind. They’re the nasty things our inner critic things are always saying, and the less-than-kind things we say when we’re talking to ourselves. They’re also the things…… Continue reading The Three-Fold Plan for a Better World Through Better Storytelling
It’s Not Me Against The World, That’s Just What the Real “Enemy” Would Have Me Believe
Growing up not knowing I had OCD, I spent a lot of my time feeling like I was waging a war against myself because I was. Without knowing I had OCD, I didn’t know what resources existed or what — if any — research was being conducted that could possibly give me clues or answers…… Continue reading It’s Not Me Against The World, That’s Just What the Real “Enemy” Would Have Me Believe
Fairy Godmothers Nudge
It’s not a Fairy Godmother’s job to give away all the answers or otherwise strip you of your responsibility in a given situation. Fairy Godmothers test you to see how you measure up against your own stated values and beliefs. Fairy Godmothers prompt you with questions that help you consider other possibilities. Fairy Godmothers generously…… Continue reading Fairy Godmothers Nudge
“Jesus, Take The Wheel!”
The joy of surrendering control (from time to time) I am often the first to say that you should give yourself permission and dive in and take the lead and do the things and do all the things and if there’s something you can’t do then there’s a good chance it isn’t worth your time anyway.…… Continue reading “Jesus, Take The Wheel!”
Persistence is Patience and Fortitude
Now that we’ve covered that, let’s define the remaining terms. Patience | noun | the capacity to wait a given period of time without losing your shit; the habit of not rushing yourself, or allowing yourself to be rushed; the practice of accepting the present moment for what it is, or present company for who they are. Fortitude | noun |…… Continue reading Persistence is Patience and Fortitude