I’ve done it again. I’ve taken an impromptu trip to Japan! I’ll only be here five days, and then I’m going to Bangkok and (probably) Chiang Mai in Thailand to meet a friend.
This trip is different from any other I’ve taken for one reason:Read More
Finish What You Start
Picture by Viktor Hanacek: picjumbo
This guest post is by Jose Ramos. I found it to be an insightful take at what it takes to finish what you start. You guys already know how much I support small steps, but Jose’s additional insight that commitment and flexibility must coexist in your plans is fantastic. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. If you want to write for Deep Existence, check out the guidelines. Ok Jose, take it from here.
The journey to achieving big goals is uncertain with countless setbacks. Focusing on the challenges leads to being overwhelmed and paralyzed into inaction. The cure is to get started without overanalyzing.Read More
Consistency Is Key for Emotional Health (Mini Habits)
A human life is filled with highs and lows, triumphs and tragedies, and unpredictable swings from one to the next. One moment, you feel on top of the world, the next moment, you feel like a sewer rat. (Sewer rats probably feel bad, but I can’t confirm this.)
Anyone can perform in ideal circumstances. Our performance in emotional extremes is what counts.Read More
3 Myths About Passion That Hold People Back
This man to the far right of this picture has been creating sand art for 26 years!
“If I could just find my passion, then I could succeed.”
Have you ever had this thought? I’ve had it before, but I’ve since realized it’s completely backwards. It is the first passion myth.
Myth: Passion Is Found
Truth: passion is not found, it is developed. Read More
14 Lessons I’ve Learned In 30 Years
I was 29 in this picture. *sniff sniff*
I just turned 30. Here’s what I’ve learned.
14. The future is unpredictable, and that’s okay.
- I thought I’d be a successful stock market guru or working in finance. I thought I’d use my degree. Instead I ended up being an author, and I love it.
- I figured I’d be married by 25 or be devastated. I’m still not married at 30, but I’m not devastated either. I feel very fortunate to have had this time to grow into my identity. Yeah, I get lonely, but the upside has been much greater than expected.
- I never thought I’d live in Seattle, WA. I never thought I’d move 3 times in one year either.
- Every August since 1991, I thought the Detroit Lions would win the Super Bowl. Maybe next year?
Nobody knows what will happen. Life is about doing your best with whatever happens. What you want initially isn’t always what’s best for you.