Apr

30

Different angles.

April 30, 2009 | 26 Comments

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 daydreaming – staring at my big, bulky white blanket. At first, I realized that it looked [...]

Apr

29

talky blog: The Craigslist Killer is hot…

April 29, 2009 | 66 Comments

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Apr

29

Now this is living!

April 29, 2009 | 22 Comments

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 is more enjoyable than reducing my life to two suitcases and a bag of dog food. [...]

Apr

28

What’s on your tombstone?

April 28, 2009 | 83 Comments

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 will I care if I’m dead? Nonetheless, here’s what I jotted down and why:
“Nothing is [...]

Apr

27

Something new.

April 27, 2009 | 32 Comments

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 life, be it greater fulfillment, happiness or purpose, then you have to actively create change in your [...]

Apr

26

When *you* are enough.

April 26, 2009 | 47 Comments

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 boyfriend isn’t important – who he was, what he liked or dislike or how he looked [...]

Apr

25

talky blog: Answers!

April 25, 2009 | 52 Comments

A while back, I asked for your question. Here are the answers to a bunch!

Apr

24

Tent city.

April 24, 2009 | 56 Comments

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 any questions that I’m asking. (Except for, “Which name has been used to justify a great [...]

Apr

23

Are you happy?

April 23, 2009 | 28 Comments

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 for creating a happier life is simple. Do what you love while contributing to society. In other [...]

Apr

22

Just desserts.

April 22, 2009 | 49 Comments

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 we got it all wrong.

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