The mind is a good fisherman

The mind is a good fisherman – don’t take the bait

The mind always needs to be thinking about something. Solving some problem. Remembering some memory or envisioning the future.   It’s always coming up with some new thought. Trying to bait me into thinking. This was one of my biggest takeaways from the first time that I did a 10-Day Vipassana retreat - when you … Continue reading The mind is a good fisherman – don’t take the bait

100 ways to get outside your comfort zone

100+ Ways to Get Outside Your Comfort Zone

Lately I’ve been trying to introduce myself to small ways of practicing getting outside of my comfort zone. Trying things that feel awkward or strange, but learning how to do it anyway. Learning how to feel comfortable while doing it.  So today I give you a giant list of exercises and ways to get outside … Continue reading 100+ Ways to Get Outside Your Comfort Zone

How to not give a fuck

Training the “how to not give a fuck” muscle

I’ve recently come to the conclusion that meditation is actually a giant exercise in not giving a fuck. Instead of trying to clear your mind, meditation is actually all about how to give less fucks about the thoughts going through your head.  To watch a thought rise up, and have the ability to say “nah … Continue reading Training the “how to not give a fuck” muscle