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On the quest to live a mindful, happy life.

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2024-10-21 17:00:40

"Statistically, the probability of any one of us being here is so small that you'd think the mere fact of existing would keep us all in a contented dazzlement of surprise." -- Lewis Thomas
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-10-05 15:32:31

"What is not clear should be cleared up. What is not easy to do should be done with great persistence." -- Confucius
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-09-22 07:46:59

I wish you all a beautiful Sunday ☀️ 💛 🍂 and don't forget:
"Our life is unceasing wonder, growth and development." -- Lucy Malory
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-09-20 07:11:53

"You don’t control what happens to you, what adversity gets placed in your path, but you always control whether you show up every day and give your best or not. No one can stop you from that." -- Ryan Holiday
#wisdom #goodlife

2024-09-17 10:30:50

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Interesting! It's true that sometimes there are no alternatives, especially if you don't have the means.
Is the BTB island you mention, the new network school from @npub1xee…z3mx, which starts in a couple of days or another project?

2024-09-17 07:54:56

Thought provoking observation from Rick Rubin about the educational system and its consequences:
"As children, few of us are taught to understand and prioritize our feelings. For the most part, the educational system doesn't ask us to access our sensitivity, but to be obedient. To do what is expected. Our natural independent spirit is tamed. Free thought is constrained. There is a set of rules and expectations put upon us that is not about exploring who we are or what we're capable of. The system is not here for our benefit. It holds us back as individuals to support its own continued existence."
Can we break free from the damage that has been done or is it irreparable? Can we at least protect our children from it?
#wisdom #goodlife #education #freedom

2024-09-05 06:24:40

Hilarious, if it wasn't true and a recipe for disaster:
"The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt." -- Bertrand Russell
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-09-01 06:57:23

You don't have to be a meditator to find this observation by Jane Hirshield useful and true:
"Zen pretty much comes down to three things - everything changes; everything is connected; pay attention."
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-29 07:10:37

I could agree more with Michael A. Arouet, who posted this picture on Twitter. If you are lucky enough to enjoy at least some of the real luxuries of life, treasure them! 🧡
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#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-21 07:20:46

"You will thrive more - and so will others - when you promote what you love rather than bash what you hate. Life is short; focus on the good stuff." -- Kevin Kelly
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-16 07:11:11

"A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life." -- Christopher Germer
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-13 12:02:25

The "80 Percent Rule" posted by Jason A. Williams on Twitter:
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#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-12 07:48:17

"Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves." -- Rainer Maria Rilke
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-11 07:11:22

"There are at least 4 types of wealth:
-) Financial wealth (money)
-) Social wealth (status)
-) Time wealth (freedom)
-) Physical wealth (health)
Be wary of jobs that lure you in with 1 and 2, but rob you of 3 and 4." -- James Clear
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-10 06:59:36

"The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself." -- Henry Miller
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-09 07:10:08

"The biggest happiness is when at the end of the year you feel better than at the beginning." -- Henry David Thoreau
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-08 07:42:26

"I am always doing what I can't do yet in order to learn how to do it." -- Vincent Van Gogh
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-07 07:47:38

"Trust is earned in drops and lost in buckets. Unwavering honesty will help seal in trust. An honest friend is someone who wants nothing at all from you." -- Kevin Kelly
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-06 07:56:42

"Patience is a form of wisdom. It demonstrates that we understand and accept the fact that sometimes things must unfold in their own time." -- Jon Kabat-Zinn
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-05 06:52:02

Shinzen Young on the importance of cultivating a meditation/mindfulness practice:
"Concentration power impacts every aspect of your day because there is no part of human experience that is not affected by our degree of presence and focus."
"Because meditation elevates your base level of concentration power and because concentration power facilitates all human endeavors, the question 'what's meditation good for?' has a simple answer: meditation is good for everything."
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-04 07:35:12

"There was another life that I might have had, but I am having this one." -- Kazuo Ishiguro
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-03 07:03:04

Another true and insightful quote from James Clear about weakness:
"You can ignore your weaknesses, but you can't expect them to not impact you. The weakness of the coach shapes the players. The weakness of the teacher influences the students. The weakness of the parent molds the child."
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-08-02 07:11:16

Tunnel 29 by Helena Merriman is the most harrowing true story I've read in a long time and it's more relevant than ever. For those of us who are too young to have experienced the cold war first hand, it is a reminder of the stark differences between communism/socialism and capitalism. In the escape story of East Berliners to the West it becomes crystal clear, how much suffering, fear and terror the overreach of government can inflict on individuals, families and whole societies. Unfortunately history tends to repeat itself, people forget, stories remain untold. It's our duty to learn from the past and to not make the same mistakes. Reading Tunnel 29 and spreading the message is a step along this path.
#wisdom #history #capitalism #communism #socialism #coldwar #berlin #goodlife
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2024-08-01 08:15:20

James Clear's suggestions for orchestrating a peaceful moment:
-) Close your eyes and just breathe for two minutes.
-) Leave your phone in another room for an hour.
-) Watch a cloud form and then dissolve.
-) Stand in the sunshine and notice how it warms your skin.
-) Light a candle and watch the flame dance.
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-31 07:29:09

"Don't get bored with peace. Be in it. Go deeper into it. Look between your thoughts." -- Nisargadatta Maharaj
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-29 07:38:47

Kind of a no-brainer, but a lot of people seem to forget this:
"When you argue with reality, you loose." -- Byron Katie
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-27 06:58:41

"Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow." -- Swedish proverb
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-26 07:07:07

C.S. Lewis on the importance of small decisions and acts:
"Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That is why the little decisions you and I make every day are of such infinite importance. The smallest good act today is the capture of a strategic point from which, a few months later, you may be able to go on to victories you never dreamed of. An apparently trivial indulgence in lust or anger today is the loss of a ridge or railway line or bridgehead from which the enemy may launch an attack otherwise impossible."
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-25 07:25:29

"Paths are made by walking." -- Franz Kafka
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-24 07:34:11

"If your eyes are blinded with your worries, you cannot see the beauty of the sunset." -- Jiddu Krishnamurti
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-23 07:08:44

"Listen and be attentive, but do not speak too much; and when you are asked a question, answer briefly. Do not be ashamed to accept that sometimes you do not know an answer to what you were asked. Do not get into an argument just for the sake of argument; and do not boast." -- Sufi Wisdom
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-22 06:30:56

"If you let go a little, you will have a little peace. If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of peace. If you let go completely, you will have complete peace." -- Ajahn Chah
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-21 07:31:45

"Through movement we bloom. Research suggests that moving through full ranges of natural motion may jump-start dormant cells that fight aging. Conversely, a lack of complete movement can potentially cause cellular maladaptations, making people more likely to age poorly." -- Michael Easter
#wisdom #health #sports #goodlife

2024-07-20 06:52:44

"It is utterly false and cruelly arbitrary to put all the play and learning into childhood, all the work into middle age, and all the regrets into old age." -- Margaret Mead
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-19 06:53:07

"Disagreement has less to do with what people know and more to do with what they've experienced. And since experiences will always be different, disagreement will be constant." -- Morgan Housel
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-18 06:49:32

James Clear on the importance of clear communication:
"Early feedback is usually better than late criticism.

Delaying the conversation or stringing someone along with indirect feedback won't make them feel better once the real issue is finally addressed.

Nobody likes getting bad news, but everyone appreciates clarity."
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-17 06:30:44

"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid." -- Epectitus
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-16 06:48:18

Some #wisdom on idle talk, gossip and chatter:
"The person who speaks much will seldom fulfill all his words in his actions. A wise person is always wary lest his words surpass his actions." -- Chinese Wisdom
"Those people speak most who do not have much to say." -- Leo Tolstoy
"If you want to stop a person from an action, ask him to speak more on the topic. The more people speak, the less desire they have to act." -- Thomas Carlyle
#spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-15 06:56:18

I've started reading the book "Hormone Intelligence" by Dr. Aviva Romm. So far it's an eye opening read and in my opinion it contains nuggets of #wisdom not only for #women, but also for everyone with a mom, sister, girlfriend, wife and daughter in their life. So for all men out there, don't be shy to educate yourself. 💪 💛
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Thanks @npub1a2a…3fnn for bringing Dr. Aviva Romm and this book to my attention, via the podcast you did with her!
#goodlife #health #hormones

2024-07-14 07:24:24

"You are what you do,
not what you say,
not what you believe,
not how you vote,
but what you spend your time on."
-- Kevin Kelly
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-13 07:05:12

"Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people." -- Carl Jung
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-12 07:07:49

"Laughter itself cannot make a great relationship, but the lack of it can spoil one." -- James Clear
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-11 07:12:55

"Life is an unending series of complications, so it doesn't make any sense to be surprised by the arrival of the next one." -- Sam Harris
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-10 08:45:04

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Hi, I'm trying to figure out how to access the community via Primal... In the meantime, please feel free to post the video yourself. 😀

2024-07-10 07:21:57

Listen to Peter Attia's account of how he got rid of his extremely destructive self-talk. Most of us are hopefully not that deeply troubled by anger issues and self loathing, but my guess is that we can all learn from his example, in order to improve the way we treat ourselves and by extension others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LrH06SiTbE
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-09 07:02:12

"To sit quietly, without trying to make something special happen, is the most important thing we can do for the transformation of our consciousness." -- Alan Watts
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-09 07:00:59

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Thanks for the encouragement! I'm glad you like my content. 😃

2024-07-08 07:01:44

Something to keep in mind, when interacting with others:
"Most people do not disclose what torments them, what they're scared of, what they're insecure about, or whether or not they're actually happy. Rarely will they give you an honest account of their flaws and failures." -- Morgan Housel
Maybe we shouldn't be so quick to judge and label others and be more curious and open-minded, showing them more kindness and acceptance. This might lead to more honest and deeper connections.
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-07 06:50:08

"To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly." -- Henri Bergson
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-06 07:22:16

"Doing physically hard things is an enormous life hack. Do hard things and the rest of life gets easier and you appreciate it all the more." -- Jason McCarthy
#wisdom #goodlife

2024-07-05 04:22:04

"I think and think and think. I've thought myself out of happiness one million times, but never once into it." -- Jonathan Safran Foer
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-04 07:35:02

"Until we understand the assumptions in which we are drenched we cannot know ourselves." -- Adrienne Rich
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-03 13:41:58

I've been listening to Andrew Huberman's podcast with Dr. James Hollis. It's a great listen with lots of nuggets of #wisdom. Especially the section about "Shadow & Adulthood" is interesting. I'm paraphrasing Dr. Hollis here:
"Shadow work is never going to be popular because it means I'm taking responsibility, but it's necessary and important. It's one of the definitions of an adult person to be accountable for what spills into the world through him or her."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyWC8ZFVxGo
#spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-02 12:05:11

"A great way to understand yourself is to seriously reflect on everything you find irritating in others." -- Kevin Kelly
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-07-01 07:22:34

"Words can unite people. Therefore, try to speak very clearly, and tell only the truth, for nothing can unite people more than truth and simplicity." -- Leo Tolstoy
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-30 07:25:32

"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." -- Victor Frankl
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-29 07:40:33

"The foundation of maturity: Just because it's not your fault doesn't mean it's not your responsibility." -- Kevin Kelly
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-28 07:47:07

I love Charles Duhigg's closing words of his book "Supercommunicators":
"Whether we call it love, or friendship, or simply having a great conversation, achieving connection - authentic, meaningful connection - is the most important thing in life."
If you are interested in becoming better at communicating and connecting with other people in all areas of life, I can highly recommend this book. It's a rather quick read, with lots of practical advice.
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-27 09:14:09

"The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence." -- Thich Nhat Hanh
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-26 07:47:06

After reading "Supercommunicators" by Charles Duhigg, I've found that one of the key takeaways is the importance of embracing our emotional side during conversations. However, many of us might be hesitant to do so, fearing we will appear weak or unable to handle tough situations. But Duhigg argues that this is a misconception. By being open and authentic, we can create a safe space for deeper connections and mutual understanding, ultimately leading to more effective communication. Might be worth a try to open up a bit more, even to strangers.
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#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-25 06:21:58

"Forgive other people for many things, but do not forgive yourself anything." -- Publilius Syrus
That's a bit harsh, though. Sometimes it's necessary to forgive yourself as well. A better rule would be:
"Be strict with yourself and tolerant with others."
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-24 06:41:49

Entrepreneur Phil Levin on the importance of neighborhoods:
"You are going to spend 1000x more time in your surrounding 5 blocks than you will in any other neighborhood in your city. Thinking about all the things that New York City has—or the next city has—is a lot less important than thinking about the things within the five blocks where you live.
Most neighborhoods in your city you might never step foot in. They might as well be in the other side of the country. But the things in your immediate vicinity are the things that are going to dominate your life. So picking and influencing your neighborhood is really important... the neighborhood determines quite a bit about our life and our happiness."
#wisdom #goodlife

2024-06-23 07:19:51

"The ideal school would teach health, wealth, and happiness. It‘d be free, self-paced, and available to all. It‘d show opposing ideas and students would self-verify truth. No grades, no tests, no diplomas – just learning. Actually, you’re already here. Careful who you follow." -- Naval Ravikant
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-22 10:56:09

"Most great things in life - from love to careers to investing - gain their value from two things: patience and scarcity. Patience to let something grow, and scarcity to admire what it grows into." -- Morgan Housel
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-21 09:37:56

James Clear on the importance of environment-engineering:
"In the short-run, you can choose to overpower temptation. In the long-run, we become a product of the environment that we live in. To put it bluntly, I have never seen someone consistently stick to positive habits in a negative environment."
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-20 14:27:03

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." -- Henry David Thoreau
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-19 04:21:20

"Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach - waiting for a gift from the sea." -- Anne Morrow Lindbergh
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-18 12:44:54

"Do you think that I count the days? There is only one day left, always starting over: it is given to us at dawn and taken away from us at dusk." -- Jean-Paul Satre
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-17 12:31:54

Dr. Trevor Kashey in a conversation with Michael Easter about achieving ones goals:
"I believe people should be doing less and eliminating limiters to progress. It's more effective to modify the behaviors and thought patterns that are keeping you from progressing."
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-16 03:21:43

"You are better off not giving the small things more time than they deserve." -- Marcus Aurelius
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-14 07:16:28

"What matters in life is not what happens to you but what you remember and how you remember it." -- Gabriel García Márquez
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-13 07:20:46

"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself - and you are the easiest person to fool." -- Richard Feynman
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-12 08:02:15

"You never truly need what you want. That is the main and thoroughgoing key to serenity." -- Albert Ellis
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-11 07:14:11

It pays to remember from time to time, the Stoic teachings about setbacks: the obstacle is the way. It's how we react to, learn from and grow from these setbacks that matters. It lies in our hands to make the most of them, to learn something about ourselves, others and the world. So let's all embrace our setbacks, even though it's hard.
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-10 07:33:45

"We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise, we harden." -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-09 07:49:14

Rick Rubin's thoughts on failure:
"Failure is the information you need to get where you're going."
"Taking a wrong tun allows you to see landscapes you wouldn't otherwise have seen."
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-08 06:55:57

"The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." -- Bertrand Russell
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-07 07:36:34

"The secret is not to find the meaning of life, but to use your life to make things that are meaningful." -- James Clear
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-06 07:32:54

"The quality of your mind determines the quality of your life." -- Sam Harris
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-05 08:01:31

"One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again." -- Abraham Maslow
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-04 07:47:05

My key take-aways from Michael Easter's book "The Comfort Crisis" are that we should occasionally expose ourselves to the following discomforts in order to be healthier and lead more satisfying lives, a.k.a the #goodlife:
-) Do really, really hard things from time to time.
-) Become comfortable with boredom.
-) Become comfortable with silence and solitude.
-) Let yourself feel hunger and be ok with it.
-) Think about your death every day.
-) Incorporate load carrying into your routine.
-) Don't sanitize yourself and everything around you to death.
I can definitely recommend this book. It's a perfect blend of hard science and adventure story. Easy to read, engaging and full of #wisdom.

2024-06-03 12:19:53

"Kindness is for your soul as health is for your body: you do not notice it when you have it." -- Leo Tolstoy
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-02 07:36:13

"It's such a lucky accident, having been born, that we're almost obliged to pay attention." -- Mark Strand
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-06-01 07:32:21

Ryan Holiday proposes these 10 habits, to make us better at our most important job - being a good person:
-) Tell the truth
-) Respect others
-) Give, give, give
-) Find the good
-) Choose a north star
-) Hold the line
-) Develop competence
-) Love
-) Just be kind
-) Leave this place better than you found it
His new book "Right Thing, Right Now" about all this is available for preorder. I can't wait to read it.
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-05-31 07:22:02

"It's never the right time, but right now is usually the best time." -- James Clear
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-05-30 07:59:31

Have you noticed the noise-level of your surroundings recently?
According to Michael Easter and various studies he cites in his book "The Comfort Crisis" the noisier our environments become, the worse off we are:
"Research shows antianxiety medication use rises a relative 28 percent for every 10-decibel increase a neighborhood experiences, and people who live near loud roads are 25 percent more likely to be depressed."
"Other research found that two minutes of silence led to the bigger drops in measures of relaxation like blood pressure and heart and breathing rate compared to a handful of other relaxation techniques."
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-05-29 07:00:36

"While wandering down the path of wonder, I briefly escape the world of separation and enter the world of unity." -- Hermann Hesse
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-05-28 07:39:05

"Good and evil both increase at compound interest. This is why the little decisions you and I make every day are of such infinite importance. The smallest good act today is the capture of a strategic point from which, a few months later, you may be able to go to victories you never dreamed of." -- C. S. Lewis
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-05-27 06:56:07

A poem from American singer-songwriter, Portia Nelson, describing her life. I hope it resonates with you. It sure did with me.
Chapter 1
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I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in.
I am lost… I am helpless.
It isn’t my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.
Chapter 2
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I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend that I don’t see it.
I fall in again.
I can’t believe I am in this same place.
But, it isn’t my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.
Chapter 3
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I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in … it’s a habit … but, my eyes are open.
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.
Chapter 4
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I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
Chapter 5
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I walk down another street.
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-05-26 07:27:06

I just started reading "The Comfort Crisis" by Michael Easter. Here's a quote summarizing the main take-away so far:
"A radical new body of evidence shows that people are at their best - physically harder, mentally tougher, and spiritually sounder - after experiencing the same discomforts our early ancestors were exposed to every day. Scientists are finding that certain discomforts protect us from physical and psychological problems like obesity, heart disease, cancers, diabetes, depression, and anxiety, and even more fundamental issues like feeling a lack of meaning and purpose."
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#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-05-25 09:21:33

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." -- Anne Lamott
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-05-24 14:32:04

I came across this checklist by Matt Gray: 10 habits that will lead to the #goodlife. His selection is spot on. I couldn't agree more!
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2024-05-23 07:20:46

"Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." -- Mary Oliver
#wisdom #spirituality #philosophy #goodlife

2024-05-22 07:31:31

"Nobody ever figures out what life is all about, and it doesn't matter. Explore the world. Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply enough." -- Richard Feynman
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2024-05-21 07:18:54

"We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever." -- Carl Sagan
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2024-05-20 07:54:24

I can't help coming across the Harvard Happiness Project. Robert Waldinger's book "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness" sums up the findings to date. And now Veritasium made a video about it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSQjk9jKarg
Spoiler alert: The biggest factor contributing to happiness is good relationships!
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2024-05-19 06:44:27

"In an age of constant movement, nothing is so urgent as sitting still." -- Pico Iyer
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2024-05-18 07:19:02

An observation and a warning by Morgan Housel:
"Size is associated with success, success is associated with hubris, and hubris is the beginning of the end of success."
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2024-05-17 07:12:24

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- Dalai Lama
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2024-05-16 07:10:55

Edit Wharton on the pros and cons of habits:
"The producer of old age is habit: the deathly process of doing the same thing in the same way at the same hour day after day, first from carelessness, then from inclination, at last from cowardice or inertia.
Habit is necessary; but it is the habit of having careless habits, of turning a trail into a rut, that must be incessantly fought against if one is to remain alive... one can remain alive long past the usual date of disintegration if one is unafraid of change, insatiable in intellectual curiosity, interested in big things, and happy in small ways."
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