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Category Archives: Inspirational People
The Daily Stoic: “Know Thyself – Before It’s Too Late”
I agree with this entry from The Daily Stoic in that lots of people don’t know themselves. I think I know why that may be: self-knowledge is difficult. Examining yourself and knowing yourself inside and out can be quite draining … Continue reading
Posted in Great Books, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged self-awareness, self-knowledge, Seneca, Socrates, The Daily Stoic, The Daily Stoic: "Know Thyself - Before Its Too Late"
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Bubbles and the Inner World
Even though we all live in the same outer world, everyone still lives in their own inner world; everyone has their own little bubble, if you like. That inner world is shaped by the way they’re wired, their experiences growing … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Great Books, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged Bubbles and the Inner World, communication, disagreements, perspectives, Simon Sinek, Start With Why, understanding
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Sadhguru and Recent Realizations
I had a few major realizations while listening to this Sadhguru video on my way home from work today. The first one had to do with the frustration and even anger that I frequently feel during rush hour. In addition … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, compassion, empathy, frustration, mindset, peace, present moment, Sadhguru, Sadhguru and Recent Realizations, spirituality, stillness, understanding
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Be Yourself
Sometimes I wish I could be more like my role models. It’s easy to look at them and think that I’d be better capable of handling one or more aspects of my life if I had their patience, mindset, speaking … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Humanitarian Things, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged Alan Watts, be yourself, Jim Henson, Mister Rogers, self-acceptance, self-love
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The Daily Stoic: “You’re Going to Be Ok”
When I’m feeling stressed, I sometimes remind myself of the message from this entry from The Daily Stoic. However, I prefer to say “I’m ok” as framing it in the present tense helps calm me down and makes me see … Continue reading
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Tagged future, Marcus Aurelius, past, present, present moment, stress, The Daily Stoic, The Daily Stoic: "Youre Going to Be Ok", Youre Going to Be OK
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Friendsgiving 2019
Yesterday, I got together with some of my swing dancing friends in St. Augustine for a special Thanksgiving celebration. “Friendsgiving”, as we called it, was a wonderful way to spend the day and I enjoyed every minute of it from … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Getting Along with Each Other, Great Movies, Inspirational People, Personal Freedom, Swing Dancing
Tagged friends, Friendsgiving, Friendsgiving 2019, St. Augustine, Thanksgiving, The Princess Bride
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A Short Gratitude List
Since today is Thanksgiving, I thought it only fitting to post about some things for which I’m thankful. Cultivating a spirit of gratitude has vastly improved my life and I could write many posts about what I’m grateful to have. … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement, Swing Dancing
Tagged A Short Gratitude List, books, dancing, friends, friendship, gratitude, juggling, meditation, shadow, skills, swing dancing, thankfulness, Thanksgiving, travel, unicycling
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A Lesson from Steven Wright
Last Friday, I saw Steven Wright perform at the Florida Theatre. I normally dislike stand-up comedy but I’ve been a fan of Steven Wright ever since I first heard him several years ago. His act consists of dozens of one-liner … Continue reading
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Tagged A Lesson from Steven Wright, comedy, cultural norms, culture, Florida Theatre, goofiness, jokes, playfulness, silliness, Steven Wright
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