وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَيْءٍ مِّنَ الْخَوْفِ وَالْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍ مِّنَ الْأَمْوَالِ…
If the whole world was blind, how many people would you impress?
Let’s divide games into two categories for the sake of this discussion, games with…
Some days, I find myself able to fake a smile. Make another self-deprecating joke for a few laughs at my own expense. Joke about my anxiety and about the thought of returning to school for my final semester.
When you feel yourself being pulled into someone else’s drama, repeat these words, Not my rodeo. Not my bull. I…
Most people don’t stop to think how this can have a death grip on you, your customers, or your business.
We read and hear so much about how to be more productive and efficient, and to…
It’s funny how when everything is going well in life — goals are being met, dreams are coming…
“Why we exist?”
“When we die what we leave?”
I was having lunch with my mother today and sparked a deep discussion about love and relationships. It’s not a usual topic we have but…
Somewhere I read experiencing more than two major life changes in a year (i.e. divorce, moving, new job) can lead to high…
The papers are yellowed and tattered from years of neglect in the top of my grandmother’s closet…
“These black times go as they come and we do not know how they come or why they go. But we know that God controls them, as he controls the whole vast cobweb of the mystery of things.” — Elizabeth Goudge, The White Witch
คนเราเกิดมาล้วนมีเป้าหมายในชีวิตที่แตกต่างกัน บางคนอยากมีเงิน บางคนอยากมีความสุข บางคนปราถนาจะได้รับความรัก…
You aren’t entitled to shit — you aren’t…
There’s no one in the elevator, but I’m striving not to look down, to face the camera instead. I want a beatific smile on my face. The smile…
— Sometimes I feel so, I don’t know —…
So what happens when you cross a line…invisible to your eyes or perhaps dotted. Like that time…
I needed this now Kris to make me realize something that is going no now with me loving myself.
I had such a habit of self-sabotage and self-loathing as a teen it just took till my 30s to get out the habit. Self-love should be so easy since it is intrapersonal. You are dealing with you and no one else. It was only when I…
I am a fan of mission and value statements — I collect the ones I like and draft my own…
I’m not going to lie, the energies over the next week are so may leave you feeling…
Reading this you’re probably waiting, hoping that something would click. After years of reading self help…
The first time that i wanted to see the stars, i was so much in anticipation and curious, however nature had other plans in mind. It was a very cloudy night and nothing much was visible. This was when i was 10 or 11 years old and this experience (or rather not experiencing) made…
Last December, I attended an amazing training — High Performance Training sponsored by my amazing employer Microsoft. It answers why and how the most elite masters in each field achieved what they have achieved — in…
YOU are driving a fast carDriving it at top speed on the highway of life
One of my most difficult moments in life is when someone asks me, “So Gunjan, what do you do?”
पीर आजादी की
मोहन का उत्साह तो आज देखने योग्य था। कहाँ तो रोज जबतक माँ पूरा पानी का ग्लास उसपर ना उँढेलती वह स्कूल जाने के लिए उठता नहीं था और आज सबसे पहले उठकर नहा धोकर तैयार था।उसकी बेसब्री देख उसकी माँ सुक्खी हँस पड़ी," अरे मोहना अभी से काहे उठ गया, इत्ता सबेरे का भूतन को झंडा बेचेगा?अरे बिटवा बड़े लोग तो ई बेला खटिया में…
Why do we make this an either/or?
There’s a storm on the way, although you wouldn’t know it. Maybe a slight pick up in the breeze — nothing…
There are scenes from films that have stuck with me.
A poem about my childhood
There is one certainty in life and that is, things don’t always go to plan or work out as we want them to.
When we have experiences that we were not expecting, those experiences can derail us and even cause us stress, discomfort…
Feelings can get me in trouble. On those days when I wake up more tired than when I went to bed, I really…
A Guide to Dealing with New York City Pigeons
Unlike Bert on Sesame Street, I can tell you one thing for sure: I do not like pigeons. In fact, I’m downright…
Have you ever entered a situation where you were already feeling defeated? Did you ever go into…
The first time was when we were going camping. It was during the car ride to the campsite and I was talking about Ray Bradbury’s book of essays called, “Zen In The Art Of Writing.” I said, “Ray is poetic. He gives useful advice with beautiful language. I’d love to…
“Come on Eric, it’s not going to…
Victoria Meyer , I highlighted a ton of your story because your feelings are so raw and pure and genuine. Yet because fucking society says, No, hold back, play it cool, don’t reveal your hand just yet, there you are holding your shaky finger in the dyke trying to act the part.
When people hurt you don’t expect them to care - most times they don’t. Hurt just like selfishness works in accordance with each other to the benefit of another whilst unfortunately, to the detriment…
You do not need to worry. Nothing is life and death. Is it?
We are born having nothing in this world. We belong to people whom are our parents. We learn the…
Congratulations, John. You deserve this. You’ve fought through hell and found your way out of the darkness. I don’t know you but I’m proud of you =)
Enjoy this moment and all the ones that come from it — including all the salads in your future =)
By Kurt E. Van Stuyvesant
This post is a bit closer to my heart as I took this move for myself and to hopefully make me feel whole again and feel better.
Bright days seem darker when you’re around
Cheshire Cat: Where are you going? Alice: Which way should I go? Cat: That depends on…
The sun is barely out and I’m already sweating in my sheets. It’s nothing short of the…
Now more than ever, I find myself asking all kinds of How’s and Why’s.
Hello folks! Is it right to say that you are carrying on with an elusive life from…
Do you sit in your pain or do you escape your pain?
Hi Zat,
Very interesting article.
No argument here about how underestimated and wrongly conceived the skill of solitude is these days.
However, I’m a bit skeptical of these kind of ‘Freudian’ explanations of humans trying to achieve something, linking busyness to…
I haven’t written anything yet, but this one always represents me. This is from The Perks of Being a Wallflower movie, Stephen Chbosky.
It’s much easier not to know things sometimes. Things change and friends leave. And life doesn’t stop for anybody. I…
Is to embrace it.
There really is no other way.
Change is scary.
And the best hedge against the things you’re scared of is to embrace them.
Dogs have a special place in my heart. I’ve always had at least one in my home. Right now, we…
Every once in a while we come across a person saying ‘I don’t know what strengths…
What happens when your old metrics stop working for you? What happens when the metric you used for all this years to measure your life’s progress shows no progress or worse still, decline?
US $ vs ₹
This week forex markets worked for 3 days only, rest of the 2 days holidays on the occasion of Independence Day and Parsi New Year. Coming to the details in this week Indian Rupee hits all-time low with 70 rupees a dollar on 14th Aug 2018 due…
Black, white or rainbow, our gravity universalRelativity special only in theoryRank and file positions for royalty
I had a good job at a growing tech company.
First, the questions I receive are incredible. Thank you for the vulnerability and transparency and connection that…
So I am writing to you just as I am celebrating another birthday. I really try not to make a big deal out of…
Misalnya ada sebuah pertanyaan yang di lemparkan kepada lo tentang “Siapa yang berjasa dalam hidup lo?” sebagian besar dari kita pasti akan menjawab bahwa orang tua merekalah yang berjasa dalam hidup mereka. Memang, orang tualah yang paling dekat untuk di gambarkn sebagai sosok yang berjasa, 9…
appeared first in my head
99% of the people never take that first step. It’s an ego thing. I think.
Whenever you take that first step you might be the one to blame. You might be the one who’ll get rejected. And rejection is never easy.
Nail on the head! Thanks Brittany, this totally resonates with my life right now. I had to move around when I was younger. Friends I’ ve made in different schools just got lost in touch, because like you’ve said, out of sight, out of mind. Now that I have come back to my hometown for good, because of family issues, I find it hard to make friends for…
Nous vivons dans un brouhaha continu. Que ce soit les bruits de l’extérieur, les notifications de nos appareils…
Imagine for a moment:
A young Robin Williams stands on a stage in a…
Everything and nothing at the same time // Personal LEOsus #8
I’m sorry I haven’t written anything in a long time. But if I’m honest things are just fine…
Five Summers 10/15
lunar mouthsolar mileone hope with hope running outstill believin’ we’ll get away with it…
Hi Scott!
Great to hear from you. I very much agree with you on “trying to understand people with compassion.”
(Since you find these topics fascinating, hope you don’t mind if I’m a bit more detailed about my reply. Let me know if it’s too much, though).
There is always a narrow creek, through which, the ray of hope can flow,
A lot of seriousness and overthinking can make it block,
Be happy and let the water of happiness and contentment flow, freely, independently,
This made me smile.
The Subtle Art of Being Gratefully Dissatisfied with Life
I’ve been mulling over two seemingly conflicting bits of advice I’ve received recently.
The first perspective is this…
Be grateful for what you have – what you have today is something you were praying for a very long…
Does a sense of overwhelm come with the territory of big ambitions?
Kathy, you’re courageous and beautiful.
A narcissist will steal your essence only for their own salvation. They are cowards preying on the praying.
Understanding what is happening and what transpired is the solution. You have done just that.
Perhaps one of the most underrated skills in life — figuring things out on the go, as you start a new job or a new project; while trying to learn a new language, skill, tool; or when trying to switch careers. It also works when you get lost during traveling or in life. Just figure it out. Most people…
[Salt] Ray Dalio: Quit 4 bad habits to start achieving your goals
You might have read and heard about a popular saying or quote “aim for the sky and you will end up being among the stars”. Well, I don’t really know about that but there is still force of gravity though. Yeah I know this is just a figure of speech. It originated from somewhere…
A member of my team turned to me this week and asked why I do what I do? What it is that motivates me each day?
Judging others is our favorite hobby or perhaps the favorite time pass for most of the people.Setting parameters for others to be…
Taking the Risk
Thanks Michael for a light hearted look into Elon Musk’s life and mismash domestic with corporate life. Sigh. I thought when people fall in love, doors tend to part for them like the Red Sea did for Moses? We do tend to like Elon. Who could resist those 🐶🐶🐶 “doggy in the window” eyes? 😇 Not sure if Saudis are the best for Tesla. Come on people…
No, I didn’t say that socialism is the ultimate solution. My country was socialist and it didn’t work out. I said socialism has great ideas. But those in power are not Plato, so it can’t work out without modification.Who said France and Sweden are socialist countries? They are countries where great social ideas got implemented into capitalism; so…
Be involved. Up to what’s necessary.
Everyday, a great food product made in the U.S.A.
dear zenia. congratulation of being you until this 2018. it was not easy becoming you. remember about when you were 8, when you were 15. stop blaming yourself and start forgive yourself. stop position yourself lower like you aint proper enough to be loved. remember that all is just the process…
Choices. We all must make them.
Some are clear, yet the implications are filled with discomfort
It’s a new day, yes it is! An exciting day for me, in particular. It’s taken a lot of hard work and a lot of consideration, but…
If you’re looking for independent senior living in Eugene, you can find a list of the best places on a reputable website online. A certified home for senior independent living communities would analyze all the aspects of senior living and…
Get Ready to Look Hard at your Excuses
We are on #2 of “Ex Energy”. Your relationship to Exceptions, Excuses, Extensions and Explanations will tell us a LOT about how your life is going.
You're already incredibly successful Deb. You have achieved the metaphorical summit. You also declare that as comfortable.
Your new path is one of inspiration. It contains your “why”. Your reason for contributing.
This alone will fuel your propensity to succeed. You’ll improve and excel. You’ll…
fortunately i came to a solid conclusiontime’s motion had left me in an illusion
Start now ! ITS POSSIBLE ..
In the past recently years life has not been easy until now , but I have realised that the majority of people are scared to start “ WHY” .?
The first reason : They want it to be perfect to start.
Life is a big equation for all of us and all of us solve it in our own ways. Everyone gives a different meaning to life…
In the ever-increasing pace of our world, we are often forced to make decisions quicker than ever imagined. There are also more leadership and management experts detailing the importance of any leader to be able to quickly make decisions and move to the next phase of growth and development…
I too started over after an epic collapse. I wrote about my journey in the Critical Imperative. I feel there are relatable lessons that may inspire you if you’re so inclined. 🙏
Estuve resistiendo esta tentación durante estos casi 8 meses pero es inevitable: tuve que incorporar un cuaderno de notas y un bolígrafo a la sobremesa. No servía el celular porque interrumpe demasiado, la memoria no funciona igual en este momento distendido y muchas…
LIFE — A LEARNING!
Life is a blessing and Every breath that we take is an experience. Each individual has a different life because there is different learning involved in it. Life has different phases or different seasons. Sometimes it may seem excited, whereas on sometimes it may seem gloomy but at all the times there is a…
This is the hard truth about why most of us are unsuccessful. Why most of us fail to achieve our dreams. It’s quite simple.
We never try. We don’t start. Deep down we all know what we have to do. But most of us are so stuck in our daily…
Nathan is a great person you will ever meet. He is just very positive to people around him and is always a positive thinker. He Always compliments anybody near him no matter what they look like he doesn’t care. The first time I met Nathan it was during our football practice in…
So Michael, are you saying that most people will remain average and stay in the middle of the bell curve, but a few will become extraordinary by doing what it takes to move one or two standard deviations from the mean?
Steve
Rose,
I love different versions — always something different. I haven’t heard of You Version. I must check it out.
Blessings
Janis
My son likes to do this… lol Drives me insane!!!
Your title says it all!
To offer a perspective as someone who grew up in Southern California and taught swimming I…maybe had 2–3 African American kids in the years of children I worked with. You said many things that really needed to be said — beautifully. And as a suggestion of what is possible: I now live in France. Swimming is part of the public school program here —…
this is a message to all of you Humans (I’m also one, just for doubts) who want to Change their Lives to a More Successful and Plentiful Life. (English readers version, I’ll have my chat with the Latins and Iberians on the right time)
Mmmh thats better.
What’s better you may ask? Well I just sat down at 11:58 pm to write before going to bed and was going to push through the gross smells…
Tell me what it is like to live on the surface. Tell me what it is like to be living on your knees. You tell me, “I am living in the clouds” or “It can never be done.” I rather live up in the clouds than live on the surface where I will be on my knees. I can see all of the beauty that this world contains from up here. So, tell me why I would want to…
Damage done from the world.
👁 Capture the moment every moment. We want to capture the moment, freeze it because it escapes us and it is unbearable to us. We would like to be able to control it, we would like to be able to have a memory as clear as a photo or a video, as in BlackMirror. The moments memories allow us to see and show. «Look, I lived this, look! I am alive «. I…
I truly believe that everything is meant for a reason! I hope everything works out for you:)
I truly believe I’m the power of visualization. You need ton “see” your goals before you can go get them. If not then you loose track of what your chasing. Thanks for sharing:)))
अंततः
अंततः विलीन पंचतत्व में होना हैमाटी की ही काया हैमाटी में ही खोना हैक्यों फिर आकांक्षाएँ इतनीक्यों फिर पिपासाएँ इतनीक्षण अगला जीवन में क्या आएगापल में क्या से क्या हो जाएगाअनभिज्ञ पूर्णतः हैं काल से फिर भी रहते उलझे हीअंतिम पल तक मोहजाल मेंझूठ फरेब तोड़ जोड़सब करके जी भर जुटायाऐशो आराम,धन धान्य कमायापर इन…
Sometimes we don’t appreciate the moments we have with those we love until those moments become memories… I feel you. Thank you for sharing:)
Mishael,
Beautifully described — your feelings, your doctor doing the normal things but your mind taking it further. It’s hard to know when to put up the protective shield and when to know you are safe.
Blessings to you as you work each day trusting in God to lead, guide and protect you.
Day 18
Looking back over the previous days goals and seeing what I did or didn’t do is always a little uncomfortable when you have a strange aversion to finishing stuff. It’s a little too…
There is so much to say about this week. It was a magical journey that I never thought could be possible to experience. I worked with incredibly talented people. Everyone had a different expertise, everyone contributed differently. We were so different from each other: different countries, languages, backgrounds…
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