Life is complex and messy. It can be extremely difficult to get traction, let alone find…
When you ask someone what it means to be vulnerable they oftentimes start talking about it as a…
I’ve got two stories to share.
Most of us don’t look at our intimate relationships as either a success or a…
Many people are stuck in this phase where they are constantly checking their…
What I learned from attending a class that was NOT taught in my native language.
Today I feel like Wednesday. Not because it’s Wednesday but I’m not…
I hate budgeting as much as the next person. Or perhaps more than the next person.
This is a line from the recent blockbuster movie “Sanju”. Sanjay Dutt says this poignant line when he…
Having spent the past 3 years exploring entrepreneurship, and what exactly it is that we mean with it, I’ve come to one…
Recently, I was having a conversation with a white female friend about white privilege…
Yup. I’ve lived through multiple friend break-ups.
To all my fellow misfits out…
My book review of Florence Littauer’s book on personalities.
By Van & Stuyvesant Consulting
Sometimes when I sit at a workshop or seminar, a side discussion pops open. It’s interesting because the conversations seem to spring from…
At 23 I set out on a cross-country road trip by myself.
If you call mindless repetition “practice,” you won’t improve.
Hello Human,
After 28 months of backpacking the world and collecting hundreds of hours of raw material from in person conversations with strangers and friends, I’m delighted to announce:
I’m just not feeling it today.
“We have to continue to learn. We have to be open. And we have to be ready to release our knowledge in order to come to a higher understanding of reality.” Thich Nhat Hanh.
I’m on my third day of disentangling myself from my smart phone. I’d been letting it completely take over my life. It was the first thing I picked up in the morning after I rolled out of bed, put on my red robe and went to the bathroom. At least I didn’t keep it in the bedroom…
Back to school time is here! Walk into almost any store and the evidence greets you at the door…
“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” Jack Canfield
Boy, the last three years sure have been an adventure. And it seems like the adventure is nowhere near over.
Since my divorce and the death of my father three years ago, I’ve been given the opportunity to start…
A lot of people think freelancing is this holy grail of work. But as someone who’s…
Everything Happens for Good
Recently I had a breakup. An official breakup, after an official engagement. We had a so-called relationship of 3 months. But…
“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” — Henry David Thoreau
An old acquaintance invited me to a party. It was on a weeknight and an hour drive from my house. I…
D Day
This is Ronda. You know Ronda — the (in)famous triple threat: “RRR” (Rowdy Ronda Rousey).
Reading has always been a solace in my life. From the early age of 5, I can remember perfecting how to read while walking. It’s a wonderful way to protect yourself from the world around you, but I find that as I age, I use…
Yesterday we talked about the fact that most of us are afraid of things like failure that…
Who do you want to be when you grow up? Better yet, who do you want to be when you…
I was asked by a youngster this question“Does A Narcissist Aware He Is A Narcissist”
People believe that…
Love languages:
a. Gift giving
b. Words of ffirmation
c. Physical touch
A Resume. Sort of.
Ok, let’s make it easy.
Elementary school easy.
Like many people I’ve faced some significant milestones in my life and whether they’re happy or sad they usually involve a period of…
The world is such, that there is no reason at any given time for any anger to take place. Even when…
We aren’t suppose to want to be die hard monogamists anymore. At least that’s the vibe I’ve been picking up out…
Mistakes Are Shape-Shifting Ghosts
Cricket is the most celebrated sport in India. For this country, it’s not just a sport, it’s a religion. It…
Imagina que tienes consulta con el médico. De manera ya habitual va con retraso. Hoy no puede ser una excepción, aunque sea periodo de vacaciones. Por…
“Aku kasih tau ya, selagi masih muda, kalo emang ada yang pingin kalian lakukan, ya lakukanlah. Kalo emang misal…
All the great ideas here are from @Naval I just edit it so I could comeback and read it from…
Everyone has been hurt by the actions of someone else, but the way you perceive that…
It was 22nd of March 2018 when I had gone on my last motorcycle trip. Haven’t travelled after that ‘just for the travelling sake’. Everybody who knows me well, knows that I love travelling. I have always loved the feeling of gushing winds striking on my face. Whenever I would…
Im not sure that I completely agree. I have a few friends that I connect with only on Facebook. Some of the groups Im in post local stuff thats very useful.
I believe like anything else, Facebook should be done in moderation. Sure if you allow yourself to be consumed then you will be. If you are wise and control yourself then you can find that happy balance.
My heart has been aching for the past few days. A quiet drive to the barn on Sunday night triggered memories of someone I’ve loved and ultimately suffered my greatest heartbreak because of. I had surmounted the majority of my grief — or so I thought. It was so sudden, almost chilling the…
Or to keep some pen and paper handy…
Getting back to the central plot of this episode, I felt like the aftermath of it was very unsatisfying. I mean this is a guy who clearly suffers…
Having gone through many sessions of life coaching in the last few years, I have learned to distinguish many techniques that help me be a better version of myself and in happier in general. There is one thing in particular that…
Again Kris I feel you pulling this right out my life. So many times I am thankful that I grew up a impoverished kid in a trailer that lived on less than people thought a family of 4 could survive on.
My brother had a home economics class that where the teacher made them fill out a “family budget.” They wanted to see how they…
Could you discover that?
So, becoming a Minimalist like me — can save the money and see the real Life’s Purposes, which are:
a. Health
b. Relationships
Wow! Gorgeous work! I am constantly amazed by how God makes his/her presence felt when one only has eyes to see!
I walk fast. No matter if I am late or not. I always walk very fast. Berlin never stops breathing frenetically and we share the…
(Of A Job Interview)
As a parent, this is one thing that I have been trying to teach my children. While it doesn’t always stick, they’re learning that a random “I’m sorry” doesn’t mean everything is ok. A real apology (in our house) starts with, “I was wrong by doing XXXXX, would you please forgive me?” And then, restitution has to be made, and of course, discipline…
#10 An Immortal;
Called it Poetic death;
(tale of a wife on death bed)
-Akila Sridhar
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I had no idea how much you meant to me
Ahhh the mornings… some people love the mornings, and others dread the mornings. How many of you when your…
Part 1: 100 Word Life
It was an apparently happy day when I was given life. They all wanted to hold me and tickle my small, dainty hands. Then when I became bolder and stronger they watched as my stubby legs traipsed across the familiar carpet. As I grew and became more annoying to…
One of the things I reiterated to my children as they grew up was that every choice has a consequence…
How I think Morning Routines should be, for a Christian.
There will be plenty of mistakes (semantic errors) in this article and I apologize in advance but this is just my thought that I wish to share with anyone who reads this.
One page is manageable.
Just like one blog post is manageable.
Or one song.
Or one talk.
Or one interview
You’re wasting time that could be spent doing things you actually love.
Three words that tore my heart apart, opening my wounds despite the stitches I’d sewed meticulously to hold it all together.
Sobre mim e tudo aquilo que me cerca,
me cobro a todo instante.
Tampouco sei se é certo ou errado.
Ou quão justo ou injusto é.
Porque a única coisa que sei,
Recently, I received a question on Quora. I answered the question — and received the most…
Dear teenage Karen this is a letter to let you know that you are more than enough. The hurt you went through shaped you to be a better person. You would grow to be the most beautiful person inside and outside. You would grow to love cooking and baking, you would be known as the…
I don’t have the skills.
I don’t have the time.
I don’t have enough money.
I don’t have a good enough camera.
I don’t have a good enough phone.
‘I’ve got so much on my mind’ ‘I am always thinking’. Have you ever heard anyone talk like this…
Can you remember a time when you were really alone?Like, really alone?
It’s true. You can.
“Nothing is as important as passion, no matter what you want to do with your life, be…
No matter how “enlightened” I get, I still hit my fair share of downs. Sometimes it’s expected. When I haven’t been on my self-care A-game. No sleep. Not drinking enough water. Eating crap food. Overbooking myself. Not saying no. Working myself to the ground.
Dear Porn, Our eyes first met when I was 13. Me being a puberty hitting kid in a school where boys and girls had separate classroom along…
You feel the most alive when you’ve got your finger on the pulse of something you can’t see, yet. Then the pulse becomes vibration, followed by a complete dragging silence. And then, bang.
Thanks for sharing Marvin.
I will have to add a couple these to my list.
Steve
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#12 Find self;
In others.
My wife, Brittany, and I are both performers living in New York City. Our 5th anniversary is around the…
The first habit is your happiness is your thing, in your hand but maybe you are dependent on someone else for your…
Building Resilience To Become Mentally Tough: 3 Things You Need To Know To Coach Yourself Through A Tough Time
People often think of resilience as the ability to bounce back after something bad happens. It’s actually that plus a little more. According to Harvard Researchers, there are generally three ways people cope with…
Over the last few weeks, things have went down rapidly from the very beginning when I first entered ITI, and it is terrible.
A series of learnings, take aways and experiences from this mad mad digital world.
Today is my birthday.
When time wants you to learn something and you pretend that you knows it all.
In our life, we learn from parents, teachers and everyone that we encounter. Learning can be small or big but it matters a lot in our life because it gives you a new perspective of life.
You have my support and love. It’s a courageous path you are walking to share your life with us.
I agree there is no quick fix for depression — I’ve been there many times but have for the past 18 years not fallen again. I was blessed with an awesome therapist who led me down the path of self-discovery, self-forgiveness and…
Psalms 45:9–11 (KJV)Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house;So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy…
Why You Should Ban the Word ‘Busy’ From Your Vocabulary
These mountains that
You are carrying,
We all know life is like an ice-cream, like a roller coaster and also a gift of God. But sometimes it becomes hard for us to live a life. Sometimes we feel like we are not spending life but life is spending us. Here are few of my ideas of happy life.
I love the way you said you like to comment to “break the chain of doubt”! Such a kind and compassionate way of participating in life!
I hope that at least one of us will be excited about whatever we’re talking about. Sometimes it’s hard for me to be excited about the things I love to do because they are evading me but I want to hear about what you’re working on and the…
I had a list of goals I’d carry out by the time I was 25. Twenty-four is creeping and I’ve done none of them.
This is the first in a series I’m calling “HYLMN” (“How You Like Me Now?”) that I will do once a month with one of my posts…
Sometimes gaining a little perspective on your life is just one inspirational quote away.
Nỗi buồn thật đẹp
Chẳng có những ngày mưa tầm tã thì làm sao biết quý trọng những ngày nắng chói chang!
To read or not read your email on vacation…that is the question.
“The systems of the world will try to take your confidence.
But these systems were designed to make you sit down on your gift.”
It happens.
In Singapore, one of the first things that happen when someone meets me is that they say I have a very unusual name. The second thing that happens is that they ask how to pronounce it! My…
It has often been said that our network determines our net worth. Having a strong network or like-minded community is a principle of success.
#11 What matters?
Mattress;
Nothing really left to say now. Everyone walks over me and I’ve Said nothing all these years so I’m not allowed to say anything now. It pains barely anymore. They said it’s what I was born for – made of- made for. They decided my…
It’s clean, undecorated. Unblemished. Intimidating.
Ever been on a trip and couldn’t find your bearings? How did you eventually find your way?On a trip, how do you know how far…
With what you are, you are enough.
When I started competing with others, I lost myself, lost perspective, lost discernment, got trapped by the demons in my head, that had…
