The optimal reminiscing is done with another who was there. The next best thing is regaling the stories to someone listening for the first time. Then finally I think if reminiscing makes you sad then there are potentially some unprocessed emotions that need airing

I think you can tell a lot about the culture by how a global brand localizes. Take Disneyland Hong Kong for example, there was a huge variety in the merchandise, less rides, and even an exclusive members only shop. There was no Mulan. No Lion King. But an enormous love for Duffy and friends, who … Continue reading Disneyland HK →

In season 1 of the Gentleman it was easy to support Eddie. He was trying to protect his family from criminals. An honourable goal. While the voyages into the upper echelons of society serves as great escape from the mundanity of lower society. But then in season 2 Eddie seems to be power hungry, wanting … Continue reading Season 2 Eddie →

Ireland has a population of 5.5 million within 84,000 square kilometers. Hong Kong has a population of 7.5 within 1,000 square kilometers. I wonder how much the above plays into your sense of individuality. We'll take the axis of fashion for this blog post. In Ireland I think it's more about blending in and that is exemplified in … Continue reading Blending or standing out →

Forgive the ignorance, I need to look into it more in the future but apparently buddhists believe that you will keep repeating the same mistakes until you learn the lesson. Which must make self development more appealing to those who reluctantly change. Because if you don't find the solution you'll be condemned to repeating consequences … Continue reading Repeating mistakes →

Peter's greatest asset is hard to pin down. Others seem unable to replicate it. From a technical standpoint he is a below average performer. But his contribution to the team overflows in his social skills. You see he seems to have this incredible ability to transform an angry person into a calm and reasonable person. … Continue reading Peter the lion tamer →

The twenty year old who has read a few psychology blogs is desperate to impress and forces their diagnosis on you.The forty year old who has learned that life is hard sympathizes with the struggle and offers compassion without explicitly calling it out.

John asked Collette for some help and in Colette's eagerness to help she bombarded John with a vast amount of tips, articles, and questions. Collette loved helping and doesn't get the chance much but it seemed that she had forgotten that it wasn't about her at all. This was supposed to be about John and … Continue reading John and Collette →

I think 'a 6 pack' is a surface level goal. I reckon if you scratch the surface and dig a little deeper you will find more meaningful goals of: 'I want to live long enough to walk my daughter down the aisle' Or 'I want a break from that fat shaming voice in my head' … Continue reading 6 pack goal →

Maybe the reason why people don't meditate more is because there is little proof that it will result in greater salaries or higher status. If Buddhist classes started claiming up to 50% increase in money earned upon completion they may be overrun with applicants. But then again that would contradict the Buddhist way, while at … Continue reading Monetary Enlightenment →