Give it a rest
Bring some levity to your life. You take yourself — and most current events — too seriously. True, isn’t it? We are often dour beings. My life is the net sum of everything I truly know, yet this construction we call “my life” must contain an element of joy, even amusement. It cannot possibly be all activity and achievement. There has to be some fun, some humor. (1)
Continue reading Give it a restPodcast Episode 183: We are all responsible for our decisions in life. There are no regrets, only lessons. One can never be a victim.
Podcast Episode 182: Without work, we die, meaning that to lead a constructive life, we must devote ourselves to our chosen task.
Develop a routine
Did you make your bed this morning? (1) This question is often received with astonishment — what an intimate yet seemingly nonsensical query. The average person may look at you and ask, “Why do you care? What does it matter?” I care as a citizen of the world; to echo Socrates, (2) I seek the betterment of society. And it matters because discipline and routine are essential attributes of a successful life.
Continue reading Develop a routinePodcast Episode 181: When you walk in the natural world you feel refreshed and at peace.
Podcast Episode 180: Every now and then, have a laugh at yourself. It is a wonderful tonic in an often frustrating and perplexing life.
The art of giving
Do you remember the last time you received a gift? I do. It was given to me with such warmth and appreciation that my presence seemed to be rewarded simply for being myself — the net sum of my attributes. In that moment, I felt worthy and even exalted. The same is equally true when we give a gift. When we give openly, simply to express appreciation or kindness, the act carries a great deal of weight and value. Unfortunately, the art of gift-giving is becoming a dying skill.
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