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.
Continue reading The art of givingPodcast Episode 179: Document and celebrate your daily achievements. We must reward ourselves for the small, and the big, successes in life.
Podcast Episode 178: Gift-giving is an art form that has been practiced since time immemorial. We must nurture this skill set to improve our well-being and that of society in general.
Vivacity
We are becoming a dour people, aren’t we? The news media fills us with pain and suffering. The Internet explores the deepest crevices of evil, and AI is often treated as though it were adumbrating God. Am I to forgo the experience of the joy of simply being alive — just existing?
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