Are you interested in Vipassana benefits? What you can gain from a retreat? See, Everyone from Oprah to Russell Brand is doing it, why aren’t you? I’m talking about meditation. In general, Buddhism comprises a way of living peacefully and in happiness while respecting others. But, a large part of this way of living includes practicing regular meditation, which in …
Confirmation Bias – How Your Emotions Are Screwing You Over
I’ve already decided on what I want. I know I’m right so fuck what other people are telling me and anything to the contrary” is a straight forward way to describe the psychological term confirmation bias. The problem is when this is applied to depressive thinking, such as “I’m a loser”, it can be quite harmful. How do you stop …
Remember – You Are Still A Kid Inside
When we were kids we looked at grown ups with wide eyes. “Man it’s going to be so cool when I’m grown up!”, we all said. “What the hell is that big bushy thing on my Dad’s face that feels scruffy? I want one!” (Only if you were a guy… uh, I guess?) “What’s the big thing …
The Rule Of 1 To 2 – Focus To Stay Sane And Be Happy
“No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No steam or gas ever drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara is ever turned into light and power until it is tunneled. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.” – Harry Emerson Fosdick A short and to the point discussion today. There are many amazing things …
Technology, Anxiety, and Depression – Why I Loved Going without a Cell Phone for Two Months and Other Technology Fast Experiments
I was minding my own business in the washroom of my hostel in Nice, France, listening to music from my phone and getting pumped up in the morning. I noticed that the sink was partially filled with water… no idea why my room mate left it like that. Maybe she had something soaking there? Either way, I turn around and …
Dealing With The Uncertainty Of Life And The Future
You know what I HATE? The fact that at times I don’t know where I’m going, how to do certain things, how best to organize my time, how I’m going to make my money, how to change my mindset, how to stay present, how to be a good person, how to say no, what job I’m supposed to be doing, …