Steps Towards a Life of Less

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A Life of Less

When my grandparents were young, none of the appliances (let alone hi-tech gadgets) in our homes were in common use — not the refrigerator, electric stove, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, toaster, television, computer, air-conditioner, microwave, etc.

None of it. They had cars, but they walked far more often than we do today. They had telephones, but not cell phones or iPhones, and they weren’t using phones all the time. They had stores, but they didn’t order things online and they didn’t buy all the time. In fact, during their Great Depression childhood, they bought very little and used very, very little technology.

And while the last 70-80 years have advanced our lives in amazing ways, and there’s no doubt that the comfort and convenience of our lives have improved tremendously … we rarely stop to consider whether technology and consumerism have always changed our lives for…

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It’s Only A Game

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The Acts of The Few Can Help The Many

Perhaps you know the story of the 300 Spartans. It was first immortalized by Herodotus, and then has been passed down through the ages (there’s a wonderful Steven Pressfield novel about it). If you don’t know the story, here’s what happens: Facing an invading army of some 300,000 Persian soldiers that threatened to annihilate Greece, …

Keep Your Excuses

Excuses are a real problem for people. And most of us have made the choice at one time or another to use excuses to stop us from doing the work that needs to be done. The excuses for why you cannot do it or why you are going to fail are all bullshit. Come on. …

5 Ways To Feel Calmer During Times Of Uncertainty

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I did have a different post I was going to share today, however with the current situation that is affecting the whole world in many different ways, I wanted to share some content that could be helpful to anyone during this time. A lot of people understandably are anxious and frightened.

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Let It Be

Almost 50 years ago, the Beatles whispered to us some words of wisdom: Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. People love to complain. I do it as well. But I am learning to catch myself. No one really cares when we complain. One of the most relatable passages in Meditations is …

IN-SHADOW: A Modern Odyssey Is Dark and Brilliant

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Lubomir Arsov’s groundbreaking short film IN-SHADOW: A Modern Odyssey poses a number of questions through an epic quest into the darkness of Western civilization.

At 13 minutes long, this gorgeously illustrated film embarks on a journey of exploration into the human psyche, bringing society’s dark underbelly to the surface.

If a purpose of art is to “disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed,” as Cesar Cruz once observed, this film is an undeniable masterpiece.

IN-SHADOW: A Modern Odyssey removes the masks people wear to reveal the deeper truth at the heart of Western society’s deepest issues: at our core, we are all human. We have complex emotional and psychological needs that we push to the side to assimilate to a faceless system that caters to a profit-obsessed, unlimited-growth economy.

I encourage to take a look and enjoy.

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25 Principles of Adult Behavior

Besides co-writing most of The Grateful Dead songs, John Barlow wrote these 25 Principles of Adult Behavior when he turned 30. Be patient. No matter what. Don’t badmouth: Assign responsibility, not blame. Say nothing of another you wouldn’t say to him. Never assume the motives of others are, to them, less noble than yours are …

A Gorgeous Tiny Home Insulated With Hemp, Cotton and Linen

  Is now the time to really be considering a change in the way we live? Instead of being cramped together in cities perhaps a tiny house in the country is more to your liking. French design firm, Tiny House Baluchon has just unveiled a beautiful tiny home on wheels that screams cabin charm. Clad in a warm red …