Monthly Archives: November 2012

On Comfort

In Peace is Every Step, Thich Nhat Hanh describes walking meditation: “Although we walk all the time, our walking is usually more like running. When we walk like that, we print anxiety and sorrow on the Earth. We have to walk … Continue reading

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Three Simple Rules for Changing Yourself

I can’t say it enough: Say yes to the right things, so no to the wrong things, and do it as soon as possible. This one sentence is a moral compass you can use for the rest of your life. … Continue reading

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Remember this?

Both menial and significant things are worth tackling this way. Chores evaporate, and the big tasks become easier when you don’t give yourself time to worry about them. We all know the logic behind these things: doing things is the … Continue reading

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Non-Attachment

One of the hardest things to overcome when I write is the belief that it won’t be good enough. I’m afraid that whatever words I choose won’t do the idea in my mind justice, that it’ll be disorganized or not … Continue reading

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Creating Positivity: the “Yes” Inside

Awhile ago, when I was slacklining in Santa Cruz, the topic of psychedelics came up. A few people I know took acid and went to a nice nature spot to enjoy themselves. One of them, a friend of a friend … Continue reading

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Balm

Sometimes it seems like the best things are just a balm, which soothes the ever-burning question: “What now?”

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