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
5 days agoMaybe — A Timeless Lesson About Change“There are no obstacles on the path, the obstacles are the path.” — Zen Proverb One upon a time lived an old farmer who had worked on his crops for many years. …Self Improvement4 min read
6 days agoMaybe — A Timeless Lesson About Change“There are no obstacles on the path, the obstacles are the path.” — Zen Proverb One upon a time lived an old farmer who had worked on his crops for many years. …Life Lessons4 min read
Jun 25Dale — A Story About LoveThe tall trees, with their giant, branched limbs, held each pine needle intact as if it had nothing else to do. It was early morning when Anand and Alicia jogged down to the group site to get some exercise before the sun would delicately scorch everything that wasn’t shaded. …Storytelling3 min read
Jun 25If You Want to Live a Good Life, Don’t Chase Happiness. Instead, Cultivate This…What does it mean to be happy? It’s a noble question, a question that I used to ask myself often, but rarely do now. I care for happiness, much like I care for sadness or any other feeling that is part of the human experience. Happiness is a temporary feeling…Life Lessons5 min read
Published in Swamyscafe·Jun 24Dale — A Story About LoveThe tall trees, with their giant, branched limbs, held each pine needle intact as if it had nothing else to do. It was early morning when Anand and Alicia jogged down to the group site to get some exercise before the sun would delicately scorch everything that wasn’t shaded. …Stories3 min read
Published in Swamyscafe·Jun 24If You Want to Live a Good Life, Don’t Chase Happiness. Instead, Cultivate This…What does it mean to be happy? It’s a noble question, a question that I used to ask myself often, but rarely do now. I care for happiness, much like I care for sadness or any other feeling that is part of the human experience. Happiness is a temporary feeling…Life Lessons5 min read
Jun 4Walking Through the Dark Tunnel — A Life Lesson In StoryMy current address is Sharp Creek Campground, site #9. It’s about 11:30 pm. I’m situated in the heart of large pine trees. It’s hard to believe that I’m in the Arizona high desert, but here I am. …Personal Development3 min read
Jun 4Morning Pages — A Useful Technique For Anyone Interested In Improving Their LivesI 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 Development4 min read
May 31Chaos In Cambodia“Are you sure you want to eat my food?” He suggested we go to some of the other more established and palatable touristy places, before finally agreeing. He was our tuk-tuk driver. It’s how tourists get around in South East Asia. We knew Sammy wasn’t his real name. …Mindfulness6 min read
