"A man should be upright, not be kept upright." – Marcus Aurelius I once heard a talk about the Universal law and how we are punished immediately once we break it. Anger, for example, harms the angry one most of all. Also, we feel guilt, remorse, and all sorts of emotions to let us know that our... Continue Reading →
Friday Virtue #14: Looking up from the gutter
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” ― Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere's Fan
Start your revolution: Viva la self!
What if you could make an attempt. What if there are things you can do that could ultimately bring about change in your life for the better? What if you have more power than you believe? Could you turn this around? Could you overthrow this oppressive regime that suppresses your deeply held desires to live freely without pain and torture? One thing is for sure: the result of inaction is a big fat NO.
Friday Virtue #13: The valley of change
“Every woman that finally figured out her worth, has picked up her suitcases of pride and boarded a flight to freedom, which landed in the valley of change.” ― Shannon L. Alder
Self-Respect: The power is yours
There are people in this world who would keep walking if they saw you falling in the street. There are some who will discount you at first sight. There's even a few who would keep driving if they knocked you down. And what of it? These people don't know you or care about you.
A Japanese proverb to start your day
Their trains are rarely late, their cars reliable, their diet healthy, and they are renowned for their technological prowess. It's all very efficient.
Friday Virtue #6: Could you outrun a 106-year-old?
106-year-old Fauja Singh, ‘The Turbaned Tornado’, is best known for his marathon running.
My ‘River of Shit’ exercise to get through a rough day (1 min read)
We all have bad days - that's a given. It's how we handle them that determines the impact. We can drown screaming for our lives in a river of shit or we could try something else. Here's what I do at times...
Friday Virtue #5: Three…Two…One…Action!
Choose your approach to life each and every day. Act it out with flair and bow out with grace when your time is up. Today would be a good day to start.
Comparing yourself with others: Stop rubber-necking on the highway of life
I’m a complete bastard when it comes to judging myself. I feel like I’m driving down the motorway of life, wishing I had a plane. Wishing so hard that I’m starting to daydream and I’m in danger of losing control.