Tag Archives: freedom

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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Some More of My Plan

Posted on May 19, 2019 by admin

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about ways to make a positive difference in the world. In the process, I’ve devised, adjusted, and abandoned a lot of plans that I hope will create the changes that I want to … Continue reading →

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A Much-Needed Day Off

Posted on May 9, 2019 by admin

Yesterday was the first day off I’ve had since I went to Floor Divided almost a month ago. However, even though I had the weekend off for that event, I spent most of those days dancing, taking lessons, driving around, … Continue reading →

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The Book I’m Writing

Posted on May 2, 2019 by admin

I mentioned once that I’m writing a book. This isn’t the first book I’ve started writing, but it’s the only one I’ve continued to work on and I think it’ll be the first one (of many, I hope) that I’ll … Continue reading →

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Direct Alternatives vs Indirect Alternatives

Posted on April 20, 2019 by admin

In How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World, Harry Browne talks about direct and indirect alternatives. Essentially, a direct alternative is something that is within your control, and an indirect alternative requires someone else’s involvement. Browne encourages readers of … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on April 10, 2019 by admin

Something that’s been a struggle of mine for most of my life is letting go. For whatever reason, I’ve long had this underlying feeling that I have to say yes to just about anything someone asks me to do and … Continue reading →

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I Changed My Mind

Posted on April 5, 2019 by admin

I started this blog with the goal of monetizing it. I’ve always had tons of ideas and, since I love to read, I figured I could work out a deal with online book sellers in which I could make money … Continue reading →

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Moving On

Posted on April 3, 2019 by admin

It’s sad to watch things slowly decline over time. Businesses that once offered stellar customer service and no longer do, teams that long ago ceased to operate like well-oiled machines, great relationships that have now grown cold and tired, and … Continue reading →

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Review of Boundaries

Posted on March 30, 2019 by admin

I just finished reading Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. The book is all about setting and maintaining limits in interactions with other people. The authors explore many different scenarios in which a lack of appropriate boundaries causes a … Continue reading →

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Review of How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World

Posted on March 25, 2019 by admin

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World is a fantastic book written by the late Harry Browne. I had previously watched one or two videos in which Browne discusses some of his ideas about living life, but I had … Continue reading →

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