Simple Living

Our ego is at the heart of our selfish thoughts and acts. It’s that voice in our head that is distinctly ours. It’s the ego in us that wants to be seen, heard, and admired. The ego needs to be important.  We often will try to avoid the “ego” by doing good in the world. […]

Zooming in, and zooming out. Changing your life’s zoom level is a great way to change your perspective. Especially when you feel like life is overwhelming or not going your way.  By zooming in, you can be more mindful. You can focus on the present moment, your breath, your body, and objectively observe your thoughts […]

The best leaders, teachers, and critical thinkers all share a common trait – they ask good questions. They know that the only way to get better answers is to ask better questions. Asking questions narrows your focus, eliminates contradictions, and gets you to the core of your inquiry.  Socrates famously used the “Socratic method” to […]

As the old saying goes, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”  There is a reason to give thanks to 2020. This is a year that made many of us stronger. The challenges that we’ve faced this year have shown us what we can overcome. Being forced into isolation, major economic shutdowns, political strife, public […]

You have to be the leader of your own life.  If you don’t choose your own priorities, actions, and mindset, it will be chosen for you. Other people will dictate what your life becomes. The longer you let this happen, the harder it will be for you to lead yourself again. So be a leader. […]

The Reality Gap – This is the space between the actual reality of our lives, and the world of our desires. On one side of the gap is our actual reality. This is the world we live in. This is the present moment and everything that is occurring or exists within it. On the other […]

Life is not always easy. Life is not always great. There will be times that you will feel like mental garbage. Sometimes we are able to identify the cause of our anxiety or depression. Other times we have a sense of sadness or anxiety that can’t be sourced. But thankfully, life can and will get […]

The best stories keep you guessing. Giving you pieces of information little by little throughout the journey.  The best “erotic” art depicts people still partially clothed. Embracing some creative covering to paint an emotional portrait. With Everything Exposed There is a trend within our culture to share everything. It’s become normal that we share our […]

When viewing social media posts recently or reading online articles, one thing becomes very clear – the world is ending, and everybody is a fucking asshole.  This is the only obvious conclusion to come to. Especially over the past few months, when every corner of the internet seemed to be full of content showing us […]

Many of us have a very bad habit – we focus on what we hate. We engage in the things that make us depressed, angry, or scared. But we should be focusing on what we love. We should be seeking out the things that we find beautiful, that we enjoy creating, and that we bond […]