Life

Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone

25 Things I Learned from my 25-year-old Daughter

Admit It: You’re Just Making This Up As You Go

I was just a young Catholic school kid sitting in church on Sundays begging God…

London: top insider tips

Discover the hidden gems of British capital

Take Time to be Kind

I think often the way you treat other people is a reflection of your mood at the time. This seems natural enough, if you’re not feeling good you’re not going to be happy on the outside or if you’re in a good mood, you’re more likely to exude that energy. I got to thinking about this when I…

9:33P.M.

Well, I’ve got a Hamlet debate to prepare for but as of right now, December 9, 2015 will be known for FSU Decision day. But rewind to summer, better yet, rewind to junior prom. I asked a girl, who at the time, I never would have imaged would be my girlfriend but, things followed after prom and we became a…

Anorexia’s Eyes

When I was younger I encouraged anorexia to slink into my eyes. It told me how to see myself and its vision was honest and fair. I was chubby and my frame was layered in extra skin and fat-girl sludge. This is who I was and this was how the world saw me so I followed anorexia’s advice and consumed…

Remembering Reader’s Digest

Growing up, it was an unspoken rule of some kind, that middle class homes in India with any pretensions to education, must have as part of their drawing room display, a row of Reader’s Digest magazines, preferably bound. They took pride of place on the showcase, which was…

My Wife Doesn’t Like Stinky Cheeses

I recently asked my wife to review five stinky cheeses, all of which I purchased from supermarkets in San Francisco.

Winnimere (USA)

Adventures of a grand father

Anagi is my granddaughter who is all of three and a bit. Her recent arrival with her brother Ruby (adventures…

indescribable bonds

Day 77. A Thursday. An iheart story.

There are some bonds that are impossible to put into words. I guess it’s a good thing that this particular bond has never needed words.

What I Should Have Done By 30, But Haven’t

Started a 401k.

Life is not a wonderland, it is a wasteland

I have already been in the UK for more than 3 years, and after my 23rd birthday in…

At the half of the last quarter

Three years ago, i sat in a central campus apartment nursing the dregs of a beer and scraping at the bottom of a pot of a long steeped discussion, on the meaning of life and the purpose of contemplation.

All for nothing ?

Life takes you into its depths, drowning both sorrows and joys.

Dragging you into the moments of some desperate act of existence.

Exhausted by the act of persistence, you give to the rhythms of some inevitability.

Special Items Everywhere

Almost everybody has a certain item that they treasure. Whether it’s a picture or a necklace, there is always a meaning to each item. Personally, I always keep a picture of my girlfriend in my wallet. The picture means so much to me as it reminds me of the first summer that we spent…

2015: copo meio cheio ou meio vazio?

“Quem teve a ideia de cortar o tempo em fatias, a que se deu o…

Looking For Pieces

I will always miss him. It has become clear that I have a piece of me now that will always belong to that loss. The train…

How To Control Your Life

Part 56

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that…

This is a mildly amusing article. There are parts of it that make sense, but the idea that, as a man, I am so flawed that the best I can hope for is to aspire to the emotional model offered by any woman is apologist in the extreme.

I don’t buy it. It’s a comforting fiction for women, I understand that. But it also absolves…

Forever Tangled !

Well, My plot remains as tangled as old fairy lights, but the Christmas tree looks quite nice — Tweet by JK Rowling

Confidence: Why You Need It And How To Build It

Everyone in this life needs confidence. Because confidence is needed in everything we do in life…..business, academics, relationships, walking and working with God, leadership and responsibilities, pursuing personal goals and vision, etc.

The Most Contagious Ideas

Carl Fredrik Lindvall

A.I, Friend or Foe?

Ever since I saw MIB the first time I’ve been fascinated by the supernatural. The year was 1997 and I was 6 years old, I got MIB for christmas and it was an absolute bliss. In the opening scene where the…

So it is one of those days when u feel blue and bored.. nothing exciting happens in your life and two friends make a plan of going to Good Luck Café, Pune to have bun maska and chai. I know I would be smacked if I said that I had never been to this place in my 6 yrs of stay in Pune. Today I took the plunge. As we were waiting for our order, I saw a…

Here I am, a Colombian raised by Italians

So this is my first “official” blog post. As in I have just declared I will posting more of these. I have had blogs in the past, sort of. I have attempted blogging in the past only to let the critic in my head halt all production. But I am going to treat…

¿Por qué siempre me pongo a escribir cuando estoy enfermo?

Enrolling in the School of Greatness

We make decisions every day about our lives and how to go about living them. In our twenties, it is common for more serious questions to be asked and about who we want to become. It is the youthful age where your mind expands and grows with knowledge(if you let it), but of course what…

We are not in control

I didn’t choose the life I have, not consciously at least. I did all the “right things”. I never did drugs, or drunk…

A walk on the street of Soul

I stood alone, bathing in the bright shining neon lights, amidst a slow playing music in the background. The…

To the Guy Who Tried to Force Himself on Me

To the guy who tried to force himself on me, I only have one thing to say to you; I don’t owe myself to you. Hours before, we had walked in the park and admired the lights welcoming holidays to come. We stood under a snow machine drinking our cups of hot chocolate kissing under the…

Airports for the Mildly Anxious

Because liminal spaces are grand for self reflection. Also there is not much else to do in the domestic terminal.

Yes, I Am Blind

Those eyes they smile

The smile

Simple. But not easy.

A life lesson I’m still learning.

Simple.

ANGER and its power over us

For a long time I thought I had moved on from past hurts and disappointments. I felt that by treating certain people in disdain and avoiding them, I would be protected. After all, I didn’t need them-to HELL with them!

5 Inspirational Tips to Warm Your Mind This Winter

One Man One Mars

When I Lose My Marbles

As a writer of fiction and a thinker of deep thoughts and possibilities, I can’t help but wonder of my experiences as I…

The Words From My Past

Words From My Past

No Man is an Island

I always had this self enforcing rule barring alone-drinking. It just never felt natural to me. People would tell me that ‘they got home from work and had a glass of wine’ or, when prompted ‘so what did you do last night’, they would respond ‘well I watched a movie with a beer’. It was strange…

Judgment — We are all guilty of it.

I like to think of myself as a very intuitive person. My intuition has rarely steered me wrong. But because of that, I have become very judgmental. I admit to it, no one is perfect, and I know it is wrong to be excessively judgmental.

What I learned from a 86 years old Jewish Lady

I am clear remember that I have write a story about a 86-year-old lady last year. Although the profile is one of my previous assignments, I am very grateful I have an opportunity to talked with her. These day I cleared up my mass documents in my…

I don’t remember writing something out of joy and excitement, words would only flow when I am at my saddest and worse states..

I should be writing a great thesis about the reconstruction of religious thoughts from the point of view of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, but I am a loser who wasn’t able to get myself together and write..

Parental Sacrifice

“Hey Frank if you keep carrying Emily like this you would not be able to walk in…

Single Minded Determination

So facing the difficulties of the present will define our character and determine our future.

wonderful,from China.

Breathe and subtract

Are you stressed about what to eat for dinner? Worried about tomorrow’s meeting? Not had time to workout today? Or should…

The Worst Life Advice I’ve Ever Read

I try to keep up with my fellow personal development — oh, ok, I’ll call it what it is, “self-help” — bloggers, but there are just so many of them. In fact, the number one reason why I sometimes consider stopping what I do is because it feels like shouting into a…

I believe us as humans need to make a declaration. Our whole world is in crisis it seems... I’m sorry that you feel it’s mandated, I can’t even imagine what that must feel like... But please know.. Not everyone believes all the propaganda, stereotypes and b.s….

What you’re doing is wonderful... I just thought you should know ☺

On Marriage

I will probably never get married.

Who cares what they think?

Who cares what they think?

You better not. I did for almost 40 years.

By the time I stopped really caring, I mean really… things happened.

Daydream Believing

This morning I lived in my head.

It’s something that’s happened periodically all my life. I have an upcoming yet mundane action that has popped into my thoughts. As I’m pondering possible outcomes, my thoughts take a very deep, sometimes dark turn.

Job Hunting

oh dearest me, the suffering the pain, oh no, the boredom the drain, the stupidity the shame, the wishful thinking-then crushing reality…

TEN WORDS OR LESS.

If I show you mine will you show me yours?

Lost.

That’s the feeling.

I remember being in the forest when I was young. Whether it was the Appalachians in North Carolina or the New England forests. I remember being lost in both.

It’s a strange feeling. When you think you’re on a trail leading you in one direction and…

That’s too much!!!

啊啊啊我不想复习！我不想看书！我不想上学！我想做爱！我想做爱！啊啊啊啊啊啊啊！！！

Stereotypes

I think that stereotypes are bad.Stereotypes had bad people.

We shouldn’t have stereotypes because we don’t know all people in this world.

The Secret in Your Heart

1. In your heart there is a very big secret, which you have never realized, because you have been living in a world without light. Your heart and your spirit have been taken away by the evil one; your eyes have been covered by darkness and cannot see the sun in the sky and cannot see…

The road to inspiration is paved with experiences.

With a trend of health, we thought it would be beneficial to share some of our thoughts on it as well. We…

Knowledge of Self

Some may ask “Why is the knowledge of self important?” To them I ask, how is it not? No matter how long you live on this Earth there will only be one person who should always be in your corner, YOURSELF! One thing you must always remember is that no one can die your death.

Blogging from China

I’ll occasionally write about life in China, from things I like to things (the many iterations of Chinese food) that still drive me nuts (hawking and spitting, and severe smog to name a few).

从“主要看气质”到“12306验证码”看社会化招聘

作者：余杰丰 蜜蜂管理咨询有限公司联合创始人/CEO

上周六刚刷了一篇爆文，这周网络上又来了一篇足够引起大家广泛传播的文章，上周主要看气质，而这周主要看“12306验证码”。如果拿“12306验证码”来谈人才管理，有种用“12306验证码”强奸人才管理的感觉，实在扯不到一起，不过从“主要看气质”到“12306验证码”这些事件，我倒觉得通过社会化媒体做招聘倒是一件值得聊聊的事情。

reality

there are some things that are left unspoken. the known glances exchanged. i notice them. the short replies. the apathy seen in eyes. is this what friendship has boiled down to? fake smiles, fake talks, fake feelings. reality is what is not as noticeable.

“Sometimes, people don’t need to say a single word for you to hear their story… but you can still choose to listen.” -Leilina Molale-Toro

Thank you. I’ve been waiting for someone to do this.

Contrast!

moonlight painted pattern on the path
not a soul awake. no cough, no chirp
the wavy water reflected twinkling sky
nobody knew its presence…

I realized today that I haven’t written anythinng on Medium since January 2015.

A sad truth

If you are a good friend to people and are able to get along with almost anyone, its a great gift and you’ll always get along with a little help from your friends.

But, it does get lonely sometimes and I find myself wishing I had a friend like me. Someone who isn’t just thinking…

Nataniel Was Trenchant Underneath the Trenchcoat by Jared Joseph

Nataniel was trenchant underneath the trenchcoat

there is a t-shirt there that says “I will never get

Great advice. We really can’t afford to listen to people who like to pull others down. It’s detrimental to everyone involved and the world would be a much better place without them. However, as long as we are confident in our ability to overlook harmful criticism and accept honest criticism, I have faith that we will have no problem in drowning out…

The Table

I counted it. That stack of cash in your illustration is exactly $8.79. I think you need to re-think “wealth.”

Happy weekend.

Validation From the Inside.

When I was a kid I used to throw rocks on the ground to see if the inside had cool colors and crystals. Even if it looked like a regular rock on the outside, me seeing what’s on the inside didn’t change the value of it. I just discovered it, but it was always valuable.

You better believe this.

About nostalgia

Well, talking about nostalgia is always complex, because it refers to something personal; that’s why the idea of nostalgia…

Dr. Ruth once said, “a lot of fuss over a ten second muscle spasm.”

My crash dummies walk around, talk and live amongst us. But they are just characters in…

Dear Younger Me,

You are loved.

Save your journals. When you get older, you might need some inspiration from you.

With all of my soul,

Alicia

New songs and dances of the kingdom takes on a scene that a team of vibrant and energetic God’s

Let’s See Who Testifies God Better

I

Life …

Life is beautyfull.

Here is my first message. I’m glad to join world community!

Stitches: the best rapper of our time

There is something about you that keeps me from running.

confused

The rain is trickling outside, the laundry is rolling in the background. My mind is heavier at his time, all the medication has seemed to wear off. And I can’t stop thinking about your eyes and your life and that you never seemed to care about much but you always did. I should be asleep, thoughts like this make…

Wednesday — 12/9/15

What are my strengths in theatre?

I feel that I would be better behinds the scenes, even though I don’t mind getting on stage. I don’t really have a lot of experience doing it, but as I do it more I will grow to that point. On the other hand, I am very creative and…

Keep Moving

Monday — 12/7/15

How did I feel during the Pygmalion performance?

During the performance I felt extremely paranoid and nervous that I would forget my line and mess up like we did during rehearsals. But once I stepped on the platforms I felt comfortable and relaxed. I guess that is apart of…

Glad to see you’re choosing to live a life unmasked. That makes you a real hero. Thanks for sharing.