It can be difficult to pin down what defines the “self” when we examine consciousness. People often use metaphorical alter-egos and multiple selves to explain their behavior. “You don’t know him how I know him. He shows me a completely different side.” “I’m sorry. I am not myself today.” “Have you met my drunk alter-ego? … Continue reading Captain Fatass
Quoterday – The Road to Happiness
You have to realize that happiness is not something you find at the end of the road. You have to understand that it is here, now. Thich Nhat Hanh, You Are Here I've said it often, and I'll say it again - mostly because I haven't internalized this message. Happiness is not a worthwhile goal. We should … Continue reading Quoterday – The Road to Happiness
Animals Need Love Too
The Daegu Lantern Festival
After sprinting from my final class to a taxi parked before the school, my shoulders sagged in relief as I boarded a 5:30 bus to Daegu. I had no choice but to relax, slowly melting into the wide-bodied luxury bus seat. The chair felt sticky, not from a drink that missed the mark, but rather from … Continue reading The Daegu Lantern Festival
Quoterday – Leaning Into Discomfort
The point is still to lean toward the discomfort of life and see it clearly rather than to protect ourselves from it. -Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart Tim Ferriss once said that a successful life is measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations you are willing to have with others. I hate to admit it, … Continue reading Quoterday – Leaning Into Discomfort
“Be Yourself”
We hear it all the time - the trite and tired advice of self-help blogs, books, and videos. “You have to be the best version of yourself.” “Just be yourself.” “Stay true to yourself.” At a cursory, surface-level glance, this advice appears self-evident. Of course, we should seek authenticity rather than confine ourselves to roles … Continue reading “Be Yourself”
Quoterday – The Massive Defense of Optimism
The pessimist seems to be at the mercy of reality, whereas the optimist has a massive defense against reality that maintains good cheer in the face of a relentlessly indifferent universe. Martin Seligman, Learned Optimism While I like this quote in some ways, I cannot give my full agreement. On one hand, Seligman makes a convincing case … Continue reading Quoterday – The Massive Defense of Optimism
