Be Grateful In Every Moment

A friend of mine wrote this guest article about being grateful by looking at the amazing complexity of everyday things. I thought it was cool, what do you think? The world is a beautiful place. Even in the midst of a troubling experience, the … [Read more...]

Planning to be spontaneous and effective, all at once

Spontaneity, its something that every one of us strives for in our lives. The ability to go off the path and do things our own way, as our moods dictate. We all want a life free from external influences that often force us to do things we don't … [Read more...]

Optimism vs cynicism.

Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Most of us will go through phases in our lives, but I can assure you that optimism even in the face of difficulty and especially in the face of a challenge will absolutely change your life for the better. … [Read more...]

Do we avoid pain in the short term but suffer it in the long term?

Our bodies are conditioned through millions of years of evolution to avoid pain and discomfort. Hormones, chemical rewards, and more all conspire against us. Luckily, we're able to use the enormous power of our minds to imagine an alternate future, … [Read more...]

Your brain is a muscle! Intimidate your fear and keep it strong!

Learning, knowledge, and wisdom...all positive words in almost any society or group. People look up to those who put in the hard work to learn something difficult, and the time invested into those bits of experience and knowledge that make us who we … [Read more...]