Last night, I allocated my time between reading and meditation. In recent days, I’ve grown wary of the television and its role in my life (more to come on that later). After finishing a particularly riveting chapter, I found myself … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2009
talky blog: The Craigslist Killer is hot…
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Now this is living!
I’m convinced that getting rid of stuff is the best form of therapy currently available. At first, it hurts a little bit. But once you get into the spirit, it’s amazing. Over the years, I’ve come to learn that nothing … Continue reading
What’s on your tombstone?
Today, I thought it would be fun to brainstorm possible epitaphs. I can’t think of a better way to spend a Tuesday afternoon. In actuality, I think I’d rather be cremated than buried in the ground. But what the hell … Continue reading
Something new.
There’s a simple but powerful law of the universe that goes a little something like this: “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” If you want to experience any sort of change in your … Continue reading
When *you* are enough.
Back in college, I knew a girl. Let’s call her Rachel; her name has been changed to protect the codependent. Rachel’s identity – her sense of self – was almost entirely defined by the existence of a boyfriend. The actual … Continue reading
talky blog: Answers!
A while back, I asked for your question. Here are the answers to a bunch!
Tent city.
I almost always walk to the gym. In transit, I pass an old, fairly dilapidated church with a large, hand-painted sign. It proclaims: Jesus is the answer. I usually laugh or cringe. If “Jesus” is the answer, it’s not to … Continue reading
Are you happy?
I’ve said it before: Happiness isn’t a destination. I don’t think anyone arrives at happiness. Instead, we can do our best to increase our level of happiness. The idea isn’t to be happy, but instead, to be happier. My formula … Continue reading
Just desserts.
Today, I ate my dessert before my dinner. Dessert is the best part of the meal. So why save it until the end when you’re already full? Nothing is promised; tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. When it comes to dessert, I think … Continue reading