Throughout my journey of meditation over the last few years, my biggest realizations has been that every memory has a feeling attached to it. When we think about a memory, when we visualize that experience, we FEEL it as well. So if we look back on a traumatic experience, we feel all of the emotions … Continue reading The Feel Good Feedback Loop
Emotional Roulette
Today I want to share with you a game that I recently learned from the book, “The Diceman” by Luke Reinhart, called “Emotional Roulette”. To set some context, The Diceman is the story of a Psychiatrist who decides to make all of his decisions by a roll of the dice. For every decision he lists … Continue reading Emotional Roulette
Dance throughout the day
I don’t know about you, but for me there’s nothing better than blasting some Michael Jackson and dancing around my room like a maniac for five minutes. I bust out the moves like no one is watching (and often no one is). I love acting like an idiot and letting the moves flow, and it … Continue reading Dance throughout the day
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
Live like nobody is watching
I like the concept of "dance like no one is watching" When no one is watching, we’re more free to express ourselves. We don’t worry about judgement. We can let loose. Be more authentic. Be our true selves. I think that this concept applies to many aspects of life. You can speak like no one … Continue reading Live like nobody is watching
The labels we use to define ourselves
Recently I’ve been enjoying my explorations of crazy. Diving into the depths of my insanity and using it to harness new levels of creativity. It’s been interesting to see the response from people. How different people use different labels to describe my actions. I’ve had some people reach out to me and tell me I’m … Continue reading The labels we use to define ourselves
My definition of insanity
Einstein famously defines insanity as “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” I like this definition, but I don’t think it captures the full essence of insanity. Instead, I prefer(propose) the following definition…. Insanity is habitually and knowingly inflicting harm upon yourself. For the sake of simplicity I tried to make … Continue reading My definition of insanity
I’ve gone insane…and I think you should too!
“There’s nothing more liberating or intoxicating than being your authentic self in a society designed to fit you into a box” Jesse Elder Lately I’ve been posting a lot of strange shit on the internet. I dance. I do karate. I make up languages and scream them at the top of my lungs. I have … Continue reading I’ve gone insane…and I think you should too!
How to immunize yourself to the opinions of other people
I like to walk down the street flailing my arms and making weird noises. Not all the time. But every now and then when I’m feeling wacky. Why? Because it’s a great way to immunize yourself to the reactions of other people. Unfortunately though, most people aren't like me. Most people live in fear of … Continue reading How to immunize yourself to the opinions of other people
I’m doing this for me
Over the last 2 months I’ve embarked on a journey of putting myself out there to the world. I’ve been posting more on Instagram, creating videos for Youtube, and promoting my writing. At first glance it would look like I’m trying to build a following. And I am. I hope my message spreads to millions … Continue reading I’m doing this for me