You never notice the good drivers
A friend commented on this, illustrating the prevalence of negativity to shape your perception of the world, and our blindness to mundane excellence. Similarly, we …
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Losing your self to find joy
Happiness is found when “I” disappear.The paradox of identity is we identify with something, which often has desires, demands, and behaviors (attachments). The paradox is …
Justifying your actions: the chain of responsibility
To own your actions is a false start: we all justify our actions. “I was fooled. I was angry. I had to do it or …
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The joy of losing yourself
I am happiest when I cease to identify with myself. When I am actively engaged in a project (or entertainment) and find myself grinning and …
The Bad Days
Bad days happen. I’m talking off-your-meds shit-show days. When they do it’s amazing that someone can be there to share with and support you. It …
The cybernetic creative
Carl Jung speaks of the “daimon” of creatives, and the difficulty of balancing intense energies. The daimon is not necessarily a demon, but a muse …
Does self preservation make you miserable?
Selfishness seems to bloom from self-preservation, says Anthony DeMello. And to be selfless seems to "opt for nonbeing." What is interesting is to consider how …