Mike "Bagel"

@bagelpuc

Small Business Counselor, Podcaster, Writer, Connector

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“The most satisfying form of freedom is not a life without responsibilities, but a life where you are free to choose your responsibilities.”

James Clear • 3 Ideas, 2 Quotes, 1 Question (November 28, 2019) | James Clear

This is because the so-called self is a construct of words and memories, of fantasies which have no existence in immediate reality.

Alan W. Watts • Become What You Are: Expanded Edition

The self is an illusion

I can’t tell whether this is so obvious it doesn’t merit mentioning, or so fundamental it’s hard to see, but I’ve noticed recently that there seem to be two core approaches people take to establishing trust in communication. Call them “truth-seeking” and “community-seeking.” Most people seem to have a dominant social mode in which they operate... See more

Are You a Jerk, or a Liar?

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Work will feel different when you shift from seeking enoughness through work to a place where you already believe that you are enough. You start to choose work that you genuinely enjoy. I’m finding joy in my work today that I’ve never known before.

David Spinks • How to Downshift

🥰 working with emotions and the world of work

If you feel a surge of envy, first, own up to it, Dr. Leahy said. “Making room for envy and noticing when it shows up allows people not to be afraid of it.”

It’s OK if you envy a friend, Dr. Leahy said. Your emotions are likely more complex. “You can think, I love my friend, I appreciate what they do for me and their good qualities, and I envy

New York Times • How to Make Envy Work for You

envy

I love the challenge to relfect on what issues you're facing in your own life. Envy often stems from an insecurity or discomfort with yourself and the circumstances you have.