Published in Swamyscafe·PinnedA Glimmer of Hope in a Hopeless World“One day I’ll look at my life and be proud.” I say this to myself often, even though the glimmer of hope into making this a reality hasn’t even begun to flicker. I’m torn between a perpetual state of melancholy and the feeling of comforting warmth you get when the…Life3 min read
21 hours ago7 Quotes to Inspire Your Inner ChefCooking is a labor of love. It’s where you use ingredients and seasonings to truly create something beautiful that can be shared and enjoyed with others. It’s the best way I know how to show love to those that matter most. Today, I wanted to share 7 beautiful quotes to…Cooking5 min read
2 days ago4 Reasons You Should Laugh at Your ProblemsWe all deal with stuff. This can aptly be described as suffering. When we are in the thick of our own suffering, it seems as if the world is closing in on us, and the capacity to deviate from the emotions of those issues may seem intolerable. However, there is…Personal Development5 min read
Published in Swamyscafe·5 days agoThe Pursuit Of Concentration — The Art Of Overcoming DistractionsConcentration is slowly becoming a thing of the past. In a world that has limitless novelty, technology has given almost everyone superhuman powers. This power can also be our kryptonite. Charles Dickens famously wrote, “It was the best of times and it was the worst of times.” His words hold…Life Lessons4 min read
Published in Swamyscafe·May 7I Have Yet To Find Someone That Hasn’t Tried This DrugWe all have something that makes us somewhat bourgeoisie. For me, it’s my coffee machine. In fact, it’s not a coffee machine at all. To label it as such is beneath me and a disgrace to all aficionados of the caffeinated arts. It’s an espresso machine. It’s Breville’s, Barista Express…Innovation3 min read
Published in Swamyscafe·May 6The Most Important Decision You’ll Ever MakeIn the course of a given day, we make many decisions. Some are conscious and others were once conscious, but are now on auto-pilot. The decisions that were on autopilot need little energy now. For example, taking a daily shower may not seem like a decision, but it is. …Self Awareness2 min read
Published in Swamyscafe·May 3We Are All RockstarsIn our digital age, we have many groupies. They come in many forms. Some give us the choice of an endless barrage of movies, tv shows, and documentaries to splurge on. Others give us a glimpse into the lives of those we know, admire and despise. We clap, send hearts…3 min read
Published in Swamyscafe·May 2Leggo My Ego — Acknowledging AcknowledgmentIt’s sensitive, invisible, and invites itself without notice. It’s a derivative of our personality that seeks self-importance. In other words, the ego wants acknowledgment. It’s a puppy that does tricks and expects a reward. Everyone has this puppy. When I acknowledge others, wanting acknowledgment, all that really means is that…Mindfulness2 min read
Published in Swamyscafe·May 2Making the Ordinary, ExtraordinaryI recently purchased a truck. Since I’m living in a Reactrional Vehicle (RV) full time now and hauling a trailer around, I needed something with decent tow capacity. As you can imagine, it’s not exactly the most opportune time to purchase a gas guzzler, but it was a necessity. I…Mindfulness3 min read
Published in Swamyscafe·May 1Who Is That Voice in My HeadAre we the voice of thoughts? A 2020 study, published in the journal Nature Communications was carried out by psychologists at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada. They uncovered that humans think an average of 6,200 thoughts a day. All thoughts are outward and come from an experience. This is the…Mindfulness3 min read
