Category Archives: Adventures

What Are You Willing to Do?

What are you willing to do to live the life of your dreams? Whatever it is that you want in life, what changes are you willing to make in order to get it? Depending on what your life currently looks … Continue reading

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Moving Away from Materialism

For around a year now, I’ve been working on and off at decluttering and moving away from materialism. I still have a lot of stuff and occasionally buy more of it (usually books), but my interests have changed a lot … Continue reading

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The Source of My Optimism

Until the past few months, I had never thought much about how I developed the strong sense of optimism that I’ve had from a young age. Now that I’ve thought about it for a bit, I think I have an … Continue reading

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The Hero’s Path

Here’s to all the people who are working hard to improve themselves. Whatever they’re struggling with, they’re doing their best to overcome it and be the best possible version of themselves. They’re taking ownership of their dark side and controlling … Continue reading

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My First Float in a Sensory Deprivation Tank

Last night, I floated for the first time in a sensory deprivation tank. This is an enclosed tub full of salt water and magnesium that suspends you effortlessly in a dark, quiet place. I’ve known about them for most of … Continue reading

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The Great Awakening

This is an exciting time to be alive. More people are finding out that they don’t have to be slaves to their minds and are waking up out of deep suffering to see the beauty in life. What’s more, those … Continue reading

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Saturday Adventures

My Saturdays tend to either be quite relaxing and uneventful or action-packed and full of things to do. This past Saturday fell into the latter category for me and several of my friends. I got to visit with many of … Continue reading

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“The Road Not Taken”

“The Road Not Taken” is a short poem written by Robert Frost. I think about it now and then, especially when making a major life decision. I see it as a reminder that sometimes it pays to take a less … Continue reading

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Sharing Lessons from the Mountain

Although I’ve almost always held an optimistic view of the future, there are times where I felt all was lost and I wanted to escape and live in a secluded area for the rest of my days. There are people … Continue reading

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Mindfulness Buddy

One entry in Tim Ferriss’s book Tools of Titans covers some of Chade-Meng Tan’s ideas regarding mindfulness and meditation. Among other things, Meng talks about having a “mindfulness buddy” who can help you with your mindfulness practice. I liked that … Continue reading

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