the false appearance of life-affirming activities
What if the model (image) for life-affirming acts is life-negating? The vacation pictures on social media, the concerts, and the …
priorities
Pain is a Re-prioritizer
In the midst of hurting, assigning importance becomes obvious: without our health, we can not pursue frivolities. I care nothing …
Urgent vs Important
The urgent is almost never important, but if we put off the ‘important’ (because it is more difficult or divisive) …
The point is never the point
When people say "The point is…" it isn’t. To declare primacy, to center one idea, is to elevate and exalt …
You create your state
Things affect you because you decide to care: you made it about you. Most of your cares are small and …
Productivity can displace the goal
Productivity is necessary, but don’t forget why you are being productive. Why are you trying so hard? To live well? …