How to feel alive again.
An alive culture replaces distraction and escapism with mindful attention, direct experience, active participation, creative expression, deep connection, genuine sharing, and lasting community (in other words, it’s a utopia!).
In an alive culture, you follow what is interesting rather than having your mind be fed for profit. In an alive culture, you... See more
In an alive culture, you follow what is interesting rather than having your mind be fed for profit. In an alive culture, you... See more
Frederik Gieschen • The Birds and the Wasteland
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Aliveness is a deep state of presence. Aliveness is where we feel our fire and experience a state of flow. And this doesn’t happen if we’re playing it safe. I believe we call this aliveness because there’s a small part of us at risk of “dying” — but not necessarily in a literal way.
Tripp Lanier • This Book Will Make You Dangerous: The Irreverent Guide For Men Who Refuse to Settle
Catherine Price: Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life
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“you need to be main character-maxing. you need to live your heart out and pour love in everyone's cup. live in your delusion of how amazing the world is and be deeply touched by it. you need to be extremely alive and resurrect everyone within the perimeters of your attention.... See more
you need to believe you're living in a movie and will succeed in ways you
kerls • #013 - labors of love
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fun is the distillation o
f life's energy
Catherine Price • Catherine Price: Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life
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