planning for freedom
why am i even doing this? have you ever wanted to do something, so you decide you’re going to do it, and then the moment you commit to doing it, you lose interest?me. that’s me.…
Category: philosophizing
gratitude is good, appreciation is gooder
thanksgivingah, man, thanksgiving. i like it. i do. i like having both mashed potatoes and stuffing on my plate. i like the gravy, i like the rolls. and it’s nice to see family members, i…
Plan a Trip for your Intentions
Without a destination, your direction doesn’t matter “All who wander are not lost” -JRR Tolkien? i appreciate a good exploration. in fact, i feel as though life, in general, is more fun when everything seems…
Submitting to the Will of The Farther
If you’ve read anything I’ve written, you’ve probably noticed I’m not a fan of religion. But I just ran across a story that reminded me of what I hate about religion, and it also…
Actualization: a path found by not seeking
Chances are, you’ve heard of Abraham Maslow, and if you don’t recall hearing about him, you’ve probably at least heard of his Hierarchy of Needs. If you haven’t, let me briefly introduce you – everybody…
Why Appreciation is Better than Gratitude
Maybe it’s just me, but whenever gratitude was discussed in my house, it always implied I should be grateful to “God.” Or maybe my parents. The point is, gratitude is great, but it’s often presented…
How to not fuck up *your* potential
It’s time to define potential. I like the concept of potential as Joseph Campbell might describe it: You enter the forest at the darkest point, where there is no path. Where there is a way or…