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6 Things Zen Monks Can Teach us About Finding Calm, Focus and Presence
6 Things Zen Monks Can Teach us About Finding Calm, Focus and Presence
1. Tame the “monkey” mind
Thomas Oppong
Mar 19
But I Guess It Doesn’t Matter Anymore
But I Guess It Doesn’t Matter Anymore
Like a shipwreck we die going into ourselves
John P. Weiss
Sep 9
On Writing Well: Notes From The Book
On Writing Well: Notes From The Book
Here are the key points that jumped out at me while recently reading William Zinsser’s book On Writing Well. Zinsser taught writing at…
Dan Pedersen
Sep 6
The Hidden Abundance of Objects
The Hidden Abundance of Objects
A salvation harbored in the chaos
John P. Weiss
Sep 2
Risk Aversion
Risk Aversion
“We are extremely risk averse.”
Dan Pedersen
Aug 30
6 Stoic Quotes I Use to Stop Worrying
6 Stoic Quotes I Use to Stop Worrying
Practical ancient wisdom I try to live by
Thomas Oppong
Aug 30
What Should Young People Do With Their Lives Today?
What Should Young People Do With Their Lives Today?
The terrible disease of loneliness can be cured
John P. Weiss
Aug 26
10 Lessons From A Man Who Helped Save The World
10 Lessons From A Man Who Helped Save The World
The quotes are General Dwight Eisenhower’s. The titles are my brief and imperfect interpretations. All quotes are from Eisenhower’s book…
Dan Pedersen
Aug 24
The wisdom of oubaitori– a Japanese concept I use to enjoy a good life by doing what’s right for me
The wisdom of oubaitori– a Japanese concept I use to enjoy a good life by doing what’s right for me
Where my attention goes, my life flows: how I’m applying Japanese wisdom for an easy life.
Thomas Oppong
Aug 22
The One Thing Carl Jung Said That’s Helping Me Outgrow My Problems
The One Thing Carl Jung Said That’s Helping Me Outgrow My Problems
A smarter path inner freedom
Thomas Oppong
Aug 20
A Diminishing Portfolio of Enthusiasms
A Diminishing Portfolio of Enthusiasms
Everyone disperses
John P. Weiss
Aug 19
Brain Rules: 8 Lessons Learned From The Book
Brain Rules: 8 Lessons Learned From The Book
Here are my notes from John Medina’s book Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School:
Dan Pedersen
Aug 17
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