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Anand Swamy
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Jan 30

Contrary to Popular Belief, Forgiveness Is Actually a Selfish Act

“Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” -Mark Twain — When I first heard the beautiful quote from Mark Twain, my heart skipped a beat, goosebumps arose throughout my body and my eyes began to tear up. Twain tells us that even when the heel of a foot crushes the violet flower, it still permeates its sweet fragrance. Learning how…

Forgiveness

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Contrary to Popular Belief, Forgiveness Is Actually a Selfish Act
Contrary to Popular Belief, Forgiveness Is Actually a Selfish Act
Forgiveness

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·Jan 27

Morning Pages — A Useful Technique For Anyone Interested In Improving Their Lives

I first heard about Morning Pages from Julia Cameron, an American teacher, author, artist, poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, pigeon fancier, composer, and journalist. Needless to say, she’s a BAD-ASS, a term I grew up with, used to describe someone that is amazing at what they do. She was also married…

Personal Development

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Morning Pages — A Useful Technique For Anyone Interested In Improving Their Lives
Morning Pages — A Useful Technique For Anyone Interested In Improving Their Lives
Personal Development

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Published in Swamyscafe

·Jan 26

Imprisoned by Our Phones — A Story About Technology and How to Use It Mindfully

Technology is wonderful when used consciously but through my own experience and what I have observed, it’s clear that the mass consumption of this digital pixelated world wreaking carnage on our minds. — The cops pulled me over. I knew it was bad, although I didn’t know exactly what I did. It was dusk and the air was restless. The mood of that evening reminded me of the first episode of the Wonder Years when Kevin went for a walk, only to find…

Life Lessons

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Imprisoned by Our Phones — A Story About Technology and How to Use It Mindfully
Imprisoned by Our Phones — A Story About Technology and How to Use It Mindfully
Life Lessons

7 min read


Jan 25

How Living in the Past Is Stopping Your Progress and Some Real Ways To Overcome

The past is just that. A story that doesn’t exist anymore. It’s like a fire that’s been put out, but our minds hold us, prisoner, to these memories. — The past is a story. It doesn’t exist anymore, yet the basis for a lot of mental issues is derived from stories of yesterday. We willingly and unconsciously conjure up these stories again and again. Why do we do this? Why do unfavorable circumstances hold so much precedence in our lives today?

Mindfulness

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How Living in the Past Is Stopping Your Progress and Some Real Ways To Overcome
How Living in the Past Is Stopping Your Progress and Some Real Ways To Overcome
Mindfulness

7 min read


Published in Swamyscafe

·Jan 25

How Living in the Past Is Stopping Your Progress and Some Real Ways To Overcome

The past is just that. A story that doesn’t exist anymore. It’s like a fire that’s been put out, but our minds hold us, prisoner, to these memories. — The past is a story. It doesn’t exist anymore, yet the basis for a lot of mental issues is derived from stories of yesterday. We willingly and unconsciously conjure up these stories again and again. Why do we do this? Why do unfavorable circumstances hold so much precedence in our lives today?

Forgiveness

7 min read

How Living in the Past Is Stopping Your Progress and Some Real Ways To Overcome
How Living in the Past Is Stopping Your Progress and Some Real Ways To Overcome
Forgiveness

7 min read


Jan 25

Words of Wisdom From Keanu Reeves

Host Stephen Colbert asked, “What do you think happens when we die, Keanu Reeves?” He said, “I know that the ones who love us will miss us.” — There is a type of magnetism that words leaders, artists, successful entrepreneurs, and athletes embody. Many find themselves attracted to these figures because they embark on endeavors where they are able to tap into flow states of presence and mystify the masses with their craft.

Personal Development

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Words of Wisdom From Keanu Reeves
Words of Wisdom From Keanu Reeves
Personal Development

7 min read


Jan 24

Imprisoned by Our Phones — A Story About Technology and How to Use It Mindfully

Technology is wonderful when used consciously but through my own experience and what I have observed, it’s clear that the mass consumption of this digital pixelated world wreaking carnage on our minds — The cops pulled me over. I knew it was bad, although I didn’t know exactly what I did. It was dusk and the air was restless. The mood of that evening reminded me of the first episode of The Wonder Years when Kevin went for a walk, only to find…

Technology

7 min read

Imprisoned by Our Phones — A Story About Technology and How to Use It Mindfully
Imprisoned by Our Phones — A Story About Technology and How to Use It Mindfully
Technology

7 min read


Published in Swamyscafe

·Jan 23

5 Navy Seal Sayings That I’ve Adopted Into My Life. If You Value Unfiltered Honesty, Proceed.

“From the time you take your first breath, you become eligible to die. You also become eligible to find your greatness and become the one warrior.” David Goggins — Ever since I first heard former Navy Seal, David Goggins on Joe Rogan’s podcast, I’ve been a fan of his philosophy. Without truly knowing, his experiences have led him down the path of an almost warrior-type monk-like figure. I will be referencing his words throughout this article.

Men

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5 Navy Seal Sayings That I’ve Adopted Into My Life. If You Value Unfiltered Honesty, Proceed.
5 Navy Seal Sayings That I’ve Adopted Into My Life. If You Value Unfiltered Honesty, Proceed.
Men

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Published in Swamyscafe

·Jan 21

The Wisdom of Jerry Seinfeld — Timeless Lessons From a Comedic Legend

“If you break down the human struggle in one word, it would be, confront.” — I’m a late bloomer when it comes to the greatness of Jerry Seinfeld. I didn’t watch my first episode of Seinfeld until 2020, some 30 years after its infancy. I also never had potato dauphinoise until 2020. If you don’t know what that is, then I’m glad, because I may…

Comedy Writing

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The Wisdom of Jerry Seinfeld — Timeless Lessons From a Comedic Legend
The Wisdom of Jerry Seinfeld — Timeless Lessons From a Comedic Legend
Comedy Writing

13 min read


Published in Swamyscafe

·Jan 20

Maybe — A Timeless Lesson About Change

Acknowledgment that life’s unfavorable circumstances are actually lessons is half the battle. The other half is to embrace the obstacles and jump over the hurdles into the ocean of clarity and wisdom. — “There are no obstacles on the path, the obstacles are the path.” — Zen Proverb Once upon a time lived an old farmer who had worked on his crops for many years. …

Life Lessons

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Maybe — A Timeless Lesson About Change
Maybe — A Timeless Lesson About Change
Life Lessons

4 min read

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