By The Safe Kids Security Council
They’re not trying to hurt you; they’re trying to protect themselves
A Sufi Celebration of Life, Inspired by Urdu
What I learned and how you can do the same: Part one
“Don’t follow your passion…”
Kindness: If you are giving back you’ve already taken too much.
Coffee and wine are my two favorite beverages.
A Guide to Success
The woman on this picture is Maya Washington, better known as Shameless Maya…
Amen! And it’s so liberating… you’re a spectator observing other’s emotions & life in a much calmer way.
“That’s not right,” she said, jabbing her finger at my screen.
I don’t. Not all the time at least.
We’ve all heard the saying “Persistence Pays Off”, but who really puts it into…
by Sergio Cortes Satizabal
September, 1982.
It’s been a tough month.
Everyone has an opinion. Everyone has some advice to give or some wisdom to share. Opinions are all around us…
This mantra has gotten me through so much in life.
Success is not final, failure is…
Let me tell you a story.
Porque é CLARO que outra pessoa sabe mais sobre eu do que eu mesma. Vai vendo.
In a few weeks, I will be graduating from business school and as the day’s countdown…
When you have a job you get paid for showing up.
When you’re a freelancer you get paid for doing a specific task.
Over the years we were educated into trading our time for money.
Nothing as Sweet as a Fast Stop
Yesterday I drove about 3 hours to Canadea NY and back. As I slammed on the brakes for the third time to avoid hitting a…
When was the last time you convinced your stubborn child to do what you wanted him to do? When he…
So I was taking the bus this morning from my apartment over to the office, when I…
May be it wasn’t a big deal for you
May be it wasn’t a problem with you
Simplifying everything.
Two years ago I started a new chapter of my life.
Tomorrow, that chapter draws to a close.
Oh, what a time it was.
— —
This story doesn’t start in a four and a half room enclosure on the first floor of an…
It’s been 4 days since graduation, which means 4 days of reflecting, change, celebration and growth. It turns out that a lot can happen in 4 days. With that, these are some of the undeniable lessons learned after my 3.5 years in university…
I find it funny how complicated we made the simple fact of finding a partner these days.. Is it all because now it is going through computing and data analysis that we tend to overanalyse it ourselves as well..?
It s been working for thousands of years, I don’t believe our contemporary tech bubble should change what is…
… at the age of eighteen if you asked me what goals do you have that will make you feel successful.
I know that my days are numbered now, the days which are going to be really hard for me and disappointing at the same time. You must understand, although you never will, the pain I am going through before I finally meet my death, a young, untimely and unbothered death…
Any logic not founded in thankfulness is false logic — that’s a quote I heard. I cannot recall the…
When was the last time you could not wait to leave the presence of another person?
This is a story for all those people who don’t quite fit the mould…
One of the burdens of being a perfectionist is that I have…
Earlier this year I started working on an app called My City Maps. It wasn’t for…
Growing up I never had any life goals, I never dreamt of being anything more than myself. I never had…
There is a supposed path to go. Don’t take it. You’ll just end up like everybody else, and in the long run, nobody wants a copy, no matter how great the original was.
A flippant Chris here taking carefree finger to whimsical keyboard to talk to you about Not…
Nine months.
Jake, just wanted say that your first book is my favorite design book. :)
I’m in a similar situation where I’m trying to find out how to include non work-related writing in my day. I think I’ve gotten back into the groove of things. I forgot how it felt to do some creative writing — that isn’t related to design and…
Understanding & Helping your Adult Offspring
Live the Life you Love…
Having cycled Lands End to John O’Groats solo and unsupported over 3 weeks last October, made up my own triathlon to explore the River Cam via 3 different modes of transport, and having just reached the half way mark of my current #WalkGreatBritain adventure I’ve loved…
I have been thinking about this article for some time now, but only today I might be able to write it, and…
I am single and I have been single for a very long time. The last time I can confidently say that…
My longtime readers know that the subject that most fascinates me is learning about us, as human beings. Our…
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” — Winnie the Pooh
This is where I plan to publish the narrative version of my personal story, and reflections on how I am doing what I’m doing.
Intelligent Machine Learning a new name for a new science.
The invitation I will be sending to the prime movers on the planet on May 27, 2017 is being worded now, I’m setting…
If you had to pick one mantra, one motto or maxim to live your life by — what would it be?
My name is Chi-Wai. I could have copied and pasted something I wrote on WordPress here but I decided…
This article is part of the series “What is like to attempt suicide and fail”. Start there, if you have not read it yet.
Jessica, you’re not alone. All those people that seem to have their shit together are just good actors. Each day brings something different, especially if you are actually living your life, so how could you ever expect to fully have your shit together if the shit keeps changing?
Have you ever heard the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?
Words are important. I was recently reading one of my older books and I kept noticing unnecessary words. It’s a tendency of mine. What are the words and why do I use them? That’s an issue that’s bigger than just…
The numerous paintings in my house prompted me to polish a long-forgotten feather in my hat of arts…
I beat myself up. A lot.
Do you ever feel uneasy or anxious about future? What it holds for you or how you can achieve what you desire in life? I think we all do. Don’t…
My daughter’s pet dwarf hamster is only ten centimetres long. She has time every evening in a large playpen that must be like a…
Feeling sad. Depressed. Low energy. Want to quit. Not want to do anything. Run away from home. Go to hell…
I believe firmly that we need more conservative evangelicals and charismatics in all walks of life, including academia. However, I don’t often speak of it.
Since Donald Trump has taken office, I’ve seen a lot more disrespect amongst people. I’ve heard more…
There are two memories of my grandfather that stand out to me clearly. I’m not referring to…
The good, the bad, the ugly, the Creator, the you, the me.
After rough things happen we tell ourselves “it was a learning experience”, “this is just another part of God’s plan”, or “it’s cool, I’ve got this.” Yes, all of these things are true. We should learn from the hard…
Let’s make a pact. I don’t tell you what to do and you don’t tell me what to do.
Everyone thinks
that you have found bravery if you have a voice that challenges space
that darts in and out of heaven
and shakes its legs at the earth
but
“What do you stand for?”
All too often we find ourselves faced with this question, or even perhaps a quest for…
How icky energy can completely screw up your life.
Don't tell someone else’s story. Tell your own.
Other people have the power to shape our story, but they don’t have the power to write it.
No matter how boring, unoriginal, or simple your story may be, tell it any way. It’s…
To my mind
Every day before going to bed I pray. I’m asking nothing of God. I’m praying for nothing.(?) But deep in my mind, I know what I want!
Why is it that we tend to get comfortable with the familiar and our routines?
What’s your inner voice? How is it created? Why do you hear it? What does it want? Which is its purpose?
Every time the pain in my stomach and chest flairs, I cringe. I think, “oh no, it’s…
Ben found himself jumping from job to job. He claimed he was not in the right field just yet whenever he was applying and looking for the next opening and that whatever door that opened was only for the meantime as he waited for the ultimate door. The door that would open to what was tailored for…
I am constantly asked for book recommendations. August is here and many people take vacations or slow down a little, so a great book seemed in order. I am not a huge reader. But, what I lack in quantity, I make up for in quality. There are a handful of books that…
The feels is strong with this one.
I can be a prisoner to information.
It soothes you, makes you feel in control for a second and fools you into thinking you have power.
Knowledge provides an illusion.
But like any other high, it can fall right into being a distraction.
I wish there was this place where we could go sometimes.
Following teachings [and practices] for nirvanais taking autumn leaves for…
Our lives are made up of a series of small moments. Each one of them seemingly…
Day 9 of 31. A monthlong experiment to bettering myself by writing a new article everyday. Follow me as I experiment to see what type of progress I can make in 31 days to try and build my magazine, We Were Wanderers.
Seth Godin recently wrote of a similar tension:
When we try to learn something on our own, we often get stuck.
It’s not because of fear, it’s because of tension.
The tension we face any time we’re about to cross a threshold. The tension of this might work vs. this might not…
Have you ever felt the urge to explore a totally different field, skill, or interest for a while?
I’ve noticed something. People who engage with my content the most are people who aren’t doing the things my content…
Don’t believe me? Here’s a dare…
I took a deep breathe in the mirror. I didn’t like to be in this way, I walked in with a hope to conquer the destiny but unexpected lies…
I know you said this was for emergencies but then, you know I'm not one for following instructions 😀.
A Poem For Those Who Do It Any Way
Walls
Whether you’ve had a good relationship with your mother or not, Mother’s Day is a good time to honor the woman who…
"Your’e a grown up now! Behave like one!"The moment I listened to this scolding of my mother, a swirling vortex of abrupt thoughts knocked the door of my conscience.Suddenly then, my mobile bell rang. "Tring, Tring!""Who’s there?" I asked."It’s me you girl! Your childhood speaking!"…
There are few occasions on which you will receive more advice (solicited or unsolicited) than…
In the midst of my busy term of my pursuit to my MA degree in Environment Design, I challenged myself to start a Youtube Channel. And to be honest, I had no expectations for it whatsoever; as it was just a side gig to express my creativity.
Am I too much for people to tolerate?
Whenever I imagined my romantic relationship, the one that I would really enjoy being in, it always contained one of the most important pieces: independence. The ability to be in a relationship and still grow as people, separately. I…
I love this quote for so many reasons. My life has definitely not followed any traditional path whatsoever. I…
A Formal Judgement
Decision:
1) a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration. 2) The action or process of deciding…
Delegating isn’t leadership. Delegating is easy; leadership, not so much. It’s a skill that…
Today, I’m introducing something new. I’ve been incubating this for a few weeks now while I finished up my new web site —…
Are you ready for this life secret?
The end is not near.
This isn’t all, folks. Ever since youth, I’ve known that this life journey is one to take with wide-eyed wonder. Leaps, climbs, struggles, and dips. It’s one big experience best when done in control. As I start knocking the sixth decade on good ole earth, the…
I started my Linkedin journey back in February where I was averaging 100s of weekly views…
How a blind dog taught me to see.
Experience is the best teacher and from it, we get our wisdom. It’s a good thing that you learn your lesson by your experience instead of always thinking about the scenario on your head. You actually act on your impulse and you are now back to your reality.
In the light between:
He struggles,
There.
I did it.
We’ve all been there before. Hand shaking, fist clenching overwhelming anger towards a person, event or circumstance. Where the line between what is perceived good or bad is severely blurred.
I love this sentence. It’s a really freeing thought because it defines each one of us as the ones uniquely capable of saving ourselves. Thank you for your beautifully human expression.
If you were to actually ask for what you wanted, ADMIT to yourself what you long for, what would that look?
From my soul to yours, I want to remind you:
It is time to press the STOP button and take back control if you experience this.
1) When one thought is battling with the other to occupy the limited space of the present moment in your head…
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill
We all know the names,We’ve heard them time and time again of people who’ve failed and failed countless times until they became successful. But what most people don’t know…
Feeling a bit of nostalgia right about now.
Life is Weird.
It’s like a lizard hanging on to the ceiling, exactly above your bed. You want it to move…
Overpaid Athletes
For almost all of us, rejection is a part of life and a part of the process when searching for a job…
In my mind’s eye, I have a vision and I am sold on it!
And it is what I am giving my life to
A community of millionaires on a mission to change the world…
I am on record as an over thinker. I believe I was born that way. There is nothing wrong with being a thinker but I’ve realized over time that relying on my head to get me through life has limits. Over the last several years I’ve been on a…
Now this is golden! I’ve recently been looking out for more then what my job offers me… It’s been an eventful 2017 so far.
Your article resonates with me for being honest and also to know that people take risks so that they can be where they want to be! Inspiring ☺
When I first started mountain biking, I loved riding fire roads. I didn’t realize how uncool this was at the time. I just…
Tormenting, Demonizing And Criminalizing Whistle Blowers
What you don’t know :
You don’t know that she was married to a pipe fitter/welder who worked at a pulp mill in their town owned by the notorious Koch Brothers who have deep enough pockets to pay to have a whistle blower tormented, demonized and…
Blind to it
I love my vanity. There I’ve said it. I like the mirrors and the feel of fresh shaved skin.
Thank you for this. Recovery 😈
An interesting question came to mind while reading this post. Is optimism and pessimism rooted in emotion? A lot of what I do is rooted in a “binary” state. I’m either committed to something or I’m not. Anything in between is dangerous and that leads to having emotion enter the decision making process. When that happens, I usually end up allowing an…
Good old temptation… see something go for it… it’s crazy how they say one falls into temptation, but it makes sense… cause when…
Self talk? You know, that little voice that chatters away inside your skull like a toy monkey…
There should a major national holiday every year called Perspective Day.
