There are many reasons why patience can have a positive influence on your life and help you to achieve any form of success from owning your own company through to just achieving your yearly goals. The skill of patience can be hard to master but developing that skill overtime can…
I’m not sure if it’s this age or my perfume, but I’m a target for married men lately. It’s like the influx of the…
“It’s not because things are difficult that we dare not venture. It’s because we dare not venture that they are difficult.”
— Seneca
Way back when Obama was nominated without much political experience, I remember people were unhappy with many things. One of them was his community organizer position.
Over the last few decades, New Age inspired literature such as Eat Pray Love, The Monk Who Sold His…
I am lucky to have lots of good friends and am thankful that sometimes those friends come to me…
‘There is none who can not teach somebody something’, Balthasar Gracían
Dear 2012 Roxy,
I was video-chatting with my friend, Shobhit, a while ago, when he suddenly stopped in the middle of his story and said, “Okay, you’re bored.” I wasn’t (because I generally have a resting bitch face) and I said, “No, man. Stop it!” “Okay, I’m sorry”, he replied. After a few minutes, he…
Conocí a Lorenzo en Diani, una playa de Mombasa al sur de Kenya. Y por la pasión enorme que demostraba hacia sus alumnos y su vocación de servicio más grande aún, lo admiré. Conversamos mucho: conversamos sobre lo que habíamos dejado para ir hacia el otro lado de nuestro…
This is post graduate life.
Did you know optimism can be learned?
There are few things that happen in your…
I am not sure if you are familiar with those serious philosphers who seek to refute the Cartesian duality of subjective vs. objective that has led to much confusion in discussions of reality, belief, cognition, etc. The persons you are addressing, as you point out, have a limited…
When I have a emotionally negative reaction, I’m pretty sure this is the reason.
Did you ever know somebody that just sort of seems to suck the life out of you two minutes after they walk in the door and start talking to you? Energy draining leeches that they are?
I have been running since 2011. I feel I now possess that least bit of experience to write…
Candles that burn even when the wind sways this way and that without direction or the strength to withhold the stagnancy of time — even when the bell tolls.
The birth date is recorded and logged without consent, but the climax of accumulated years are slathered on…
How to tell what someone is hiding.
I gripped the steering wheel tensely until the whites of my knuckles began to show. I gazed steely ahead, willing all my…
It’s not the destination, it’s the getting there that is the thing.
We need to talk about the state of the internet. It went and got itself in a big…
This last Sunday I had a 30 minute talk prepared. Originally, I was to be the final speaker with…
This is what life is all about for me. I want to classify this as my hobby.
The Buddha said that our lives are characterized by dukkha — usually translated as “suffering” — giving the impression that Buddhism is fundamentally morose. But let’s take a look at what it really means.
One of the worst things to happen is to wake up and realise that you’re still fighting the same demons…
If you care too much about being right, you run the risk of not growing by being wrong.
Chasing perfection, or the illusion of perfection (since true perfection probably does not truly exist) is something than can hold…
Age of Wonderland is a platform and change agent for social innovation and cross-cultural collaborations…
Today I woke up and lingered for too long in that pre-waking haze: eyes still closed, coming slowly to consciousness. The pain behind my…
Writing as a side gig has turned out to be pretty cool. When my oldest son started college, I figured a few extra…
Three ways to know your passion has dwindled and how to get it back!
1.You are not doing what you know you should be doing to get ahead in your career and life!2.You are living in fear and uncertainty!!3.Your are stuck and unable to change your results!
I went to a fetish party recently, but I fought going through the doors. The problem was not my being prudish…
Take 05: Writing from the Dark
I could do this so much better than her.
I could do it so much nicer than him.
I could do it so much faster than her.
I’m so much smarter than him.
And I returned to San Francisco, and it was spring.
I want you to know I notice everything that you do. I know how much you worry and I…
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and already, I’m seeing the standard Facebook well-wishes for a happy…
This isn’t just a farewell to you.
This is me letting go
It’s the day of the year we celebrate the one who chose life and brought us…
Struggle breeds meaning. Meaning breeds struggle.
Jane Hwangbo you speak the truth or as you said last week, words that are a lot less wrong.
We are all drowning in pain and brokenness and most of us are laser focused on removing it.
So, where to start? I guess this is a story about a midlife crisis. I don’t know why I feel compelled to tell this story, but here I am, typing words on page and maybe someday someone will read them.
We always say we will never be like our parents, whether that’s what they’re like or how they raised us; we say we’ll be different. But I’ve been thinking that we might not be any different than them no matter how much we want to be unlike them.
There is always one decision in life that will change everything, your career, your love life and your future. You see, all of these…
“They’ll help, but it’s down to you.”
By Alex Winks
I’ve learned to be flexible here. It takes time to give yourself some “slack” to give room for what “the way you plan” means.
I went to the shop to retrieve the pictures I don’t know why I had kept this disposable camera for so longIt was more than 10…
The more choices we have, the more freedom we have.
When I was younger, it almost felt like I had so much time. I’d wake up, go indulge in my noodle soup mom’s made each morning, watched TV (when we could afford…
You’re fifteen years old when you do it for the first time. Do it. That’s what you…
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Neale Donald Walsch
I’m 39 years old, happily married for 10 years and have two boys. Only two years ago I was diagnosed with ADD and it explained a lot.
After finding the right medication and consistent therapy, I found myself with a new understanding of who I am, how my mind works, the natural talents I have and the skills I am simply not…
For three years after finishing my first novel I could not write. Strangely enough, my next book was drawn out like a map in my head; I knew exactly where each plot twist and…
For a hundred years and someyou have been telling metake that chip off my shoulder and for an equally long time Lord knows I’ve triedThough…
Let me start with an apology…because as I grow up, with each new challenge I face in life, I realise you were always right. I realise this late, and maybe there are things that i am yet to understand, but I know I will soon see that you were right about those things too.
I just bought a belt. And this is significant because I haven’t worn a belt in over a decade.
Dear Dharma,
Can you please help me…I’m a career woman, have a business degree, run my own company…
I was tired of Testo Ultra a very long while. I’ve been fooled into believing that I, in practice, disapprove of this suggestion. My opinion is decent. In my experience, unless you locate this method that is right for you. This is a…
He did not die,
My best stuff comes while I’m walking my dog. Putting one foot in front of the other, every morning at around the same time, seems to…
“Dad, why are people always rushing?”
My skin
Tougher yet thinner than it used to be
This is how I’ve felt recently.
NOTICE
Keep a note of the ones who don’t clap at your victory. They might not compete but they really want you to lose.
More importantly, notice the ones who help you win. Remember to lift…
A couple of years ago, I was in a dark place. Financial issues lead to rethinking most of my life as I knew it, even reconsidering personal decisions, not excluding my marriage and all that came with it.
Yes, it was dark.
I love hearing people talk about what they were like as a kid. It seems so natural that the type of things you’re interested in as a child…
Our autism journey
When I took Owen to the doctor it was raining. We walked into the building and…
As I had my ‘quiet’ morning routine going I stumbled upon this truth: my satisfaction is directly tied into what I invest my time and…
From this side of the fence, I can see the old western town of Relations sheltered by the Sorrow Hills and tucked away in the Valley of…
There is a distinct difference between pleasure and happiness but it is easy to confuse them. Sense desires, the seeking of pleasure in its many forms, is one of the joyful delights oF…
The simplest way to define business is the exchange of something in return of…
When I left my job to pursue writing, we agreed that as long as we stayed in tact as a…
So, you’ve been waiting patiently for nine whole months, swotting tirelessly through an endless sea of baby books, and hoping against hope that you don’t screw this tiny humans’ life up. Welcome to parenthood — free guilt with every child!
“You’ve got to pay more taxes.” They lie. “You’ll always be poor.” They lie. “It takes money to make money.” They lie. Almost every economic concept we’ve been taught is a lie. And it’s not just the left or the right. It’s not just Trump or Sanders. It’s much more profound. Why? Because both sides are…
Long, lean, sinewy limbs.You‘d never eat themWere they served as steaks.
You may be wincing as you read this. One eyeing the screen, readying yourself for the moment that I go full on graphic and gory with my birth story. I will relieve you (or possibly disappoint you) in saying, easy there, tiger, this…
Just what I needed to hear.
We are always so caught up in the external things we have little control over.
And yet we pay too little attention to the internal things we have plenty of control over.
Shadows are an invitation to find light, as light is best appreciated in the contrast of darkness. The darker the darkness…
Disclaimer: We don’t always get what we want in life.
The significant day,
And I shall repay
Hey I am Michal, from CZE and I am brief.
I always wanted to travel somewhere and I'm still not sure where :) (whut bullshit…
Nearly a year and a half ago is when I began my attempt to “break into the tech world.” To do that, I hustled, networked, whatever you want to call it by talking to hundreds and hundreds of people.
Look, I’m 21. I’m not a reader or a leader, a saint nor preacher. I love sex and pizza. I’m inconsistent alot. My intentions stem mostly from reason. There’s alot that I fear, but nothing more than being dead while breathing. Internal conflict between who I am and who I “think” I should be… my heart is screaming listen to me. Neither sums up the…
I was born a white male in a society that tells only good stories about people that look like me.
I really appreciate learning how people get to where they are. You should read the book (if you haven’t already) “The Defining Decade” by Meg Jay. It touches on a lot of the points you mention.
Content and ideas are recycled, repurposed and communicated in new ways across time. It’s been this way for thousands of years. A novel idea you just heard for the first time is probably nothing new. People have always found new ways to tell an old story.
Last night I was thinking back to when I was a kid. I was recalling how things were between myself and my…
Description
The main message of this book is that YOU ARE YOUR BEST FRIEND AND HELPER. You — the one who has no bounds. You — the one who is a dreamer. You — the one who believes that everything is possible. The methods mentioned below can help you to…
…and you will be happy because you are smiling.
My dad used to repeat that to us as we grumbled somewhere around the midpoint of any hike he took us on as children. When I got older, and gained more endurance, and dad started to…
I still remember it like it was yesterday. I was in second grade at a Lutheran private…
For all intents and purposes, I am currently homeless.
No, I am not writing to you from the sidewalk outside of a Starbuck’s, there is no paper cup to collect dollars or change. Nor am I seeking shelter from the rain. (Can we please get some sun, already? Come ON!)
When you doubt something too much, you end up having a breakdown over it. Sometimes.
And just when you’re thinking, why is this not working, it works!
Today was that kind of day. I am nothing but grateful about what happened today. I must remind myself of this…
I’m lacking some form of creative outlet, which really feels strange since I work in a creative field. I don’t really understand what type of creative outlet I’m missing or wanting, just that there’s something missing.
This usually goes unnoticed but once you grasp control of it you can use your “fear” to achieve your craziest wildest dreams.
A couple summers ago, the fish were really biting at the small lake we have our old camper set up on. I took my ten year old grandson down one evening, snacked, played cards and talked about fishing and was really trying to pump him up. He was all over that! I couldn’t wait to see the joy on his face when he started catching all those fish! Early the…
I am ready.
I am healing.
I can be both.
Letter To Myself/Things I Need To Hear
Dear Self,
You. You are amazing. You are beautiful, loved, worth it, and cared for. You are funny, loving, respectful, and adorable. You may not see it, but someone is there for you. The people around you love you.
You know you’re getting old when you spend your birthday just like any other day. And enjoy it.
Today’s Focail do a Chara (Words for a Friend)
I regret
being afraid
The title to this article is obviously self-explanatory. Just like many of you I am young, very young, and in college trying to figure out what the HELL I want to do for the rest of my life. To start, let’s just say that I have an idea of my ideal career. Or for a better word, let’s just say that I…
After graduation, every student wishes to get a job of his\her choice. They say good-bye to their student life and step into professional life. This is very critical phase of life as they have to make some important decisions. They look into different options…
I’m turning 28 in a couple weeks. Damn.
I’m turning 28 in a couple weeks. Damn again.
Hahaha. I had to say it twice.
People that are 40+ say I’m “so young!”
Your thoughts.
Your words.
Your actions.
Your responses.
I have traveled the World, Africa, Europe, Americas and beyond and have discovered One Universal Truth ……
The Truth: That Mothers all over the World teach their children the same Three Things, regardless of their color, Faith, Nationality or…
I Know My Purpose , I am ON IT, THE 334k, What Is yours! — video
After realizing I was going to be stuck home for a while, I found myself cooperating with an organization that works with traumatized children. Here in my home country everything is the beginning stages and this organization aspires to be an institute for childrens protection in the next few years…
re-evaluate: evaluate again or differently
Is there something in your life that isn’t working?
https://youtu.be/-nxgbMxsWME
This notion came to me a few years ago — all that matters are the moments in our lives. It was when my twins were born, I remember thinking how insignificant everything had been until that point. My whole perspective changed…
I took the road less traveled by…and that has made all the difference.
Expectation for others to see the world in the way we do is a natural habit. People communicate from their point of view. It’s the only view we naturally see. It’s as though the more obvious something is, the more we are blind to the,.
Sometimes, we feel like we are not adding value to a conversation so we’d rather not speak. We feel like there is nothing new that we are bringing to the table. We are too afraid of being judged by someone more ‘intelligent’ who might pass a comment on what we have to say about the…
yes , this the thing I am suffering from , even when I was in college.
It feels like every day I see another “5 Things Successful People Do” article or someone else is asking me to join their mailing list. I can’t stand getting those emails in my mailbox every day. The problem, as far as I see, is that it’s a difficult line to walk. People unfortunately still do click on those click-baity listicles.
Tracy and I have banned a few words from use by our three kids (12, 9, & 7) when describing their personal situation or present difficulty. In our household starving, excruciating, and the phrase “it is not fair” are not permitted.
What I want to do
I want to forget my terrible past
I want to stop hiding who I really am
I want to forget all the strange men
I want to stop shaking when I see a frying pan
Re-visiting The Ten Commandments
Very little throughout human occupation of earth (that we know of) has caused so much man-made misery and destruction as religious strife. As long as there’s been recorded history, we’ve been mutilating, beheading, burning at the stake, hang/drawn & quartering (particularly nasty) and other…
I never had a feeling of self identification to something, someone or somewhere. I think there are different layers of self identification, whether it’s heritage/nationality, ethnicity, a sense of home or a very prominent hobby/passion and many more.
Johanna H., we wanted to circle back around with you to let you know that the article we mentioned to you just released today on our website if you’re interested in reading it! It seems like it would apply very closely to your situation right now :)
implementblog.com/measure-your-life-define-success/
You are boring, you are not creative, you are dull and miserable you are pathetic and full of absurdity.
Self Help So Good, It Hurts
By The Rev. Dr. Hugo Holmesnow
To My Readers,
You may have recently noticed a slight dip in the quality of my normally high quality wisdom. I assure you that this has nothing to…
What has the world come down to my friend..
only the #smart ones would get it easy, sarcastic bones scratch your head to understand.
Writing notes on paper also help me to clarify the information I need to remember. I can visualize the numbers or key -informations in my mind whatever the circumstances. My notes on my laptop are only useful as a storage.
In my twenties I had big dreams. I was going to be an actress, then I was going to start a plant maintenance business, then I was going to start an escort service, then I was going to move to Austin, which I did, and become a drummer, then I was going to be a…
祝福天下的媽媽們母親節快樂！
#威茲勒Wetzler提醒 禁止酒駕，未滿十八歲 禁止飲酒
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I’ve been sitting at my desk thinking about what to write about for the last 10 minutes or so, looking at the blank page of my notebook. The professor of my digital arts class said that a blank canvas or sheet of paper is the most intimidating thing…
What I am going to do
I am going to tell you what she did to us
although it only hurt our minds
I am going to tell you that I do not hate her
sometimes I wish I did
So true. Writing is so personal. It takes courage to let people in. But it is so liberating to have a voice.
What I can do
I can tell you what it’s like to be in witness protection
But I can never tell you my name
I can tell you how to hide
But I can never tell you where I am
We sure hope the information helps! And, in regards to any follow-up questions you might have, were more than happy to answer!
In regards to the Success a Timeline article, for the time being it will remain on the website. However, we’ll probably bring it over here in the coming weeks!
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I remember when I was asking you all the personal and random questions I could think of, right in the middle of class.
I cried so hard during this movie. I really loved it. It was such a complex feeling. I guess that’s why I’m here ;)
Mehn. ……… today has been stresssful. Writing this seminar has been something else. I thought it was something I could write in no time. But I have been in it for two days now. I dont even have time for my self.
Today I want to tell you about my child hood and not about my day.
I was in London a while ago. I travel a lot and wherever I go, I make time to go to meetups and all sorts of programs, so that I…
Process, Process, Process!!! Process. Not about results. I mean results matter, but process is the result. (Note to myself)
Since I’ve resorted to making healthy changes in my life, my will power has increased. Between drinking more water, drinking less alcohol and forgoing my sleeping vice that was once weed — I feel like I can run a 5K even without training.
A short step from Persian dreams
Of Farsi poets
To murderous thoughts
A few weeks from
The fear of beatings
To welcoming kickings
There are times when I have too many ideas, it stuns me. Not that I find them awe-inspiring or pride-inducing but it literally stuns me. I just…
Robin Nair
Robin Nair was hoping to play a bigger role in COP23 work.
