It seems a lil silly to me, to work with the sole intention of gaining the approval of other people. If only we approved of ourselves, we would make the decisions that naturally draw the respect of others.
It’s not to say all people will admire the decisions you make, but most will notice a glow [...]
Think about how you have grown beyond relationships, those connections that once served purpose but now seem to only hold you down. Some of these transitions have been difficult, others have been without thought. One note we might recognize is the influence these new relationships have had on our growth, how they may have inspired [...]
Bewilderment is an interesting state of mind; for me, it takes me to a place where I’m open to receiving more. Because I choose to be fascinated by my wife, I’m eager to discover more about her. In bewilderment I find comfort in knowing the information is too vast for me to swallow in now, [...]
Here is an experiment to try which may prove to be truly profound. Sit alone, in your quietest space. Clear your mind and begin to cycle through emotion. Detach yourself from the idea and feel the emotion of hate towards someone you love. After a minute has passed in this feeling, switch the interpretation towards [...]
It would appear that if I were to be my true self, I would become an outcast of the social status quo. I don’t want to play someone else’s game, or be on someone else’s time, i simply want to be. -Independent from the need to fit in or follow the way of the world; [...]