The other day I was thinking about the quote “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.” I thought about a proverbial Mr. Miyagi. A master or a sensei that I could learn from. A truly enlightened being that can show me the way. Or in the world of startups and business we use the … Continue reading When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Appears
How to become less reactive and more emotionally stable
Whether you’re studying Stoicism, Buddhist Meditation, Mindfulness, or simply practicing How to Not Give a Fuck, the underlying principle remains the same – How to become less reactive and more emotionally stable. How to cultivate a healthy indifference. Note that this is different than avoidance or non-reactivity. The goal here is NOT to become an emotionless … Continue reading How to become less reactive and more emotionally stable
My Laughing Meditation :)
I like to do some weird things. Here and here are some examples. In this one, we get a bit more strange. You may have heard about something called Laughing Yoga, where people force laughter in hopes that it spurs genuine laughter. I like this concept, so the other day I created my own “laughing … Continue reading My Laughing Meditation 🙂
Why I say grace before meals
Before I eat my meals I like to say grace. Not in the traditional Christian sense, but in my own way. Before I take my first bite, I pause. I close my eyes. Smell my food. I think about my gratitude for the food I am about to eat. I try to imagine all of … Continue reading Why I say grace before meals
How to become a better listener
I’m a horrible listener. Like truly horrible. If you’ve ever had a conversation with me, you’ve probably noticed what I like to call “Squirrel Syndrome”. You said something that had the effect of a dog seeing a squirrel and then running off to chase it. That’s what happens in my mind when someone gives me … Continue reading How to become a better listener
Quality of Breath = Quality of Mind
Over the last few years of mediation the single most important thing that I have discovered is that the quality of your breathing is a reflection of the quality of your mind. Breath is the gateway to my awareness of both the thoughts going through my head and the sensations of my body. The deeper … Continue reading Quality of Breath = Quality of Mind
Cut yourself some slack
For the last few years I’ve experimented a lot on myself. I’ve experimented with diets, exercise routines, work schedules, creative scheduling, you name it. When it comes to improving my life in small ways, I’ve become very disciplined with implementing new habits. I’m also proud to say that I have had fantastic results and these … Continue reading Cut yourself some slack
Practice facing your fears
The biggest moments of growth in life come from getting outside of your comfort zone. Embracing the clenching at the pit of your stomach, and doing it anyway. Learning to overcome the impulse that makes you feel like everything in your body is telling you not to do it. The other day i was standing … Continue reading Practice facing your fears
How meditation helped me to learn a new language
I'm awful at learning how to speak foreign languages. Horribly awful. When I lived in Argentina my Spanish was elementary at best after studying for 4 years in high school and college. When I lived in Korea I only learned how to say hello, thank you, and count from 1-10 despite living there for a … Continue reading How meditation helped me to learn a new language