Channeling the universe is fun and spontaneous when you're on a date. It can lead to new shops, undiscovered restaurants, and novel bars. But putting your faith in the universe for a livelihood now, that, is hard to do. It's not as fun as date night. There's a fearful voice wondering how we're going to … Continue reading Universe channeling →

Judy works in customer service and she keeps taking the customers rants personally. She has not yet learned the vital insight that it has nothing to do with her. Judy is merely the witness to a human being unwilling to face an uncomfortable truth. An uncomfortable truth that they have been running from for years. … Continue reading Truth messenger →

Flenska tells me she doesn't fear her own death. She's actually more concerned with how her death will affect her loved ones. I think if I were tasked with listing the ingredients of that sentiment, I would do so thusly: 60% inner peace 35% empathy 5% fear of being a burden on others

I think attention seeking gets a bad name these days. Human beings are social creatures and to feel seen by your peers is good for you. I think what should be scrutinized is how one goes about getting attention. Competence and appearance are probably on the healthier side of the spectrum. While racist remarks and … Continue reading Attention behaviour →

I think it's a big moment in self development when your goals shift from being the most productive machine in a capitalist society to listening and acting on that inner voice. To the outside world the changes may be subtle, if visible at all. But internally it makes the world of difference.

You've been triggered and you want to get away from the situation that has riled you up and you choose to walk into the kitchen because your roommate is in there. But little did you know that he has something that is going to wind you up to new dizzying heights of anger. I think … Continue reading Calm alone →

It's funny nepotism in the workplace can inspire jealousy because they're getting the rewards without deserving it. But in sport, the superstar is often indulged a great deal more than their teammates because they deliver in the game. Both are unequal treatments but people seem to accept the superstar much more readily than the nepo … Continue reading Nepo v superstar →

I think one potential perk of a crisis is seeing your inner circle pull tight around you. Friends and family offering to help however they can. It's a heartwarming experience that you may never have experienced without a crisis.

I think the closer your lifestyle aligns with how you would act should you hear a terminal diagnosis the better off you are. It's impossible to always maintain that perspective on life. It's inevitable that the nitty gritty weeds of life will pull you down but if you can get as close as possible then … Continue reading Terminal aligned →

This is where you are recounting events and decide to leave out certain facts or opinions to spare the blushes of the human you like. Maybe you're in the company of a gossip or someone with a vendetta or an agenda and you cannot trust them to handle the information with care. So you decide … Continue reading Compassionate omission →