Category Archives: Personal Freedom

Magic Moments

Posted on July 15, 2019 by admin

These are some magic moments that I’ve been thinking about lately. They all come from being as present as possible and getting lost in the moment, whether alone or with someone else. If you think of any other magic moments, … Continue reading →

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Inviting Mara to Tea

Posted on July 14, 2019 by admin

I remember reading a story from Tara Brach in Tools of Titans about how the Buddha dealt with Mara. In the story, Mara was a demon that tried to torment the Buddha by creating situations intended to cause him feelings … Continue reading →

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Portable Life Hacks

Posted on July 13, 2019 by admin

I use a lot of life hacks on any given day, many of which involve doing something with my body. These are nice since I can do them anytime, anywhere, and I don’t need any equipment or technology to make … Continue reading →

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Expectations

Posted on July 12, 2019 by admin

In the past few years, I’ve seen the power of expectations. More specifically, I’ve seen how they can negatively affect my mood and turn something that might otherwise have been enjoyable into a disappointment. Some people might say that this … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “Love the Humble Art”

Posted on July 11, 2019 by admin

I read this entry from The Daily Stoic yesterday morning. It was a perfect followup to my previous post about juggling, so I knew I had to share it today. I’m fortunate to know a lot of talented people who … Continue reading →

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Surrender

Posted on July 9, 2019 by admin

Early one morning, I woke up and started thinking about something scary. I was still half asleep and had no idea what time it was, but I think it was hours before my alarm went off. As my thoughts kept … Continue reading →

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Situations Beyond My Control

Posted on July 7, 2019 by admin

I had some major reminders and realizations yesterday. It started when I had to deliver bad news and let someone down, both of which I hate to do. This caused a bit of confrontation which, fortunately, was resolved shortly thereafter … Continue reading →

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Golden Silence

Posted on July 6, 2019 by admin

On Thursday, my mindfulness buddy mentioned driving around in silence as a mindfulness exercise and asked if I’d ever tried it. I said no and then started realizing how uncomfortable I can feel in silence (outside of floating, that is). … Continue reading →

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True Communities

Posted on July 5, 2019 by admin

Nowadays, it’s possible to live without ever really getting to know anyone. Some people do this intentionally by making it a point to keep to themselves, but others can fall into this without even trying. Long gone are the days … Continue reading →

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How Much Is Enough?

Posted on July 4, 2019 by admin

Ever since I started reading Walden, I’ve been thinking a lot about independence and self-sufficiency. The book covers the two years that Henry David Thoreau spent living in a cabin that he built himself near Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. … Continue reading →

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