The Psychological Magic of ‘Enough’: How it Can Save our Souls, and Maybe the Planet
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The Psychological Magic of ‘Enough’: How it Can Save our Souls, and Maybe the Planet
It is meaningful work. It is flow. It is the purpose that sears identity and builds character and channels our energy toward something greater than the insatiable, daily pursuit of our fleeting desires.
Brianna Wiest • 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
The problem with quantifying everything is that we can’t ever rest. Our end state is a growth state — a philosophy that defines corporate America boardrooms and shouldn’t inhabit our bedrooms or morning coffee. As I wrote last week:
“It’s the philosophy that guides modern capitalism. You aren’t ever profitable enough. You aren’t ever big enough. Yo... See more
“It’s the philosophy that guides modern capitalism. You aren’t ever profitable enough. You aren’t ever big enough. Yo... See more
Posting Nexus • Here's What the Fight for Your Attention Really Looks Like
There are more than two options. The possibilities are infinite, although living under a capitalist system is to be confronted with a model of scarcity. This space makes you falsely believe there is not enough of everything: not enough money, not enough care, not enough love, not enough attention, not enough peace, not enough connection, not enough
... See moreTricia Hersey • Rest Is Resistance
back. The stress and anxiety of always feeling inadequate and constantly needing to prove yourself will dissipate. And the knowledge and acceptance of your own mundane existence will actually free you to accomplish what you truly wish to accomplish, without judgment or lofty expectations.
Mark Manson • The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
it is time to learn to be free, and to be free in a context that includes a growing acceptance of death, both in terms of the eventual end of one’s life and the more immediate losses of dreams, illusions, and opportunities.