Published in Swamyscafe·PinnedMember-onlyA 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
Jul 29Member-only3 Stoic Questions to Ask Yourself That Will Help You Find Your Purpose“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it.” — Benjamin Button — What’s my purpose? I’m sure it’s a question that’s crossed your mind at least once. It crosses my mind to this day. I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.Stoicism6 min read
Jul 9Member-onlyHow Living in the Past Is Stopping Your Progress and Some Real Ways To OvercomeThe 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? In my personal…Self Awareness7 min read
Jun 30Member-onlyMaybe — 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
Jun 29Member-onlyMaybe — 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 25Member-onlyDale — 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 25Member-onlyIf 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 24Member-onlyDale — 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 24Member-onlyIf 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 4Member-onlyWalking 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
