A consistent way to feel depressed or unhappy is to compare yourself to other people. He has a hotter girl than me. He has a better job than me. He…
Browsing Category Life
Rationalizing Today’s Mistakes Will Cause Tomorrow’s Problems
The other week I watched America’s Next Top Model (I was being held hostage by the FARC and forced to watch). It was the first episode of the season and…
Thoughts On Goal Setting
The attainment of a large goal leads to a burst of happiness, followed by an unhappy void where you ask “What do I do next?” It’s the work, in the…
Brief Introduction To Buddhism
In Spring of 2009 I picked up What The Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula and after reading each chapter I went on the internet for more explanation on concepts mentioned…
What Else Is There?
Previously: The Thrill Is Gone “The moment a man questions the meaning and value of life, he is sick, since objectivity neither has any existence; by asking this question one…
My Philosophy On Life
Easy come… If you’re experiencing a period of joy or pleasure, either with a situation or a person, cherish it because it will not last. Nothing lasts. Gray You’re not…
Important Life Tips
The caffeine content in Red Bull is much lower you think. Drinking a cup of coffee will give you more caffeine than a can of Red Bull. If you want…
Alan Watts
This is the best Youtube video I’ve seen all year. The South Park guys animated a recording of Alan Watts. There are five others.
La Dolce Vita
Don’t think that safety is being locked up in one’s home. Don’t do what I did. I’m too serious to be an amateur, but not enough to be a professional….
Rubber Ducks
I used to play this carnival game as a kid. With a magnetic fishing pole I would try to catch one of dozens of rubber ducks moving in water around…
Not That Important
One of the first things I learned after I bought my motorcycle was to always watch my rear when stopped at a traffic light. I would keep the bike in…
