Why I Am So Happy

I do things that scare me

Here is a list of some things that were scary to do:

• Moving to Austin not knowing anyone


• Launching this blog and creating on the internet


• Reading books that give me existential anxiety


• Solo traveling


• Developing a weightlifting habit


• Committing to speaking Spanish with native speakers

Here is a list of some of the most rewarding ... See more

Say it with me: If you feel anxiety, frustration, or sadness, it does not mean something is wrong with you, it means you are a human being. You are not alone in your experience of unpleasant feelings—they are common to all people. Even loneliness. Yes, that’s right—you are never alone in your loneliness. And sometimes for no reason at all, you feel... See more

There is a fluid nature to the mind. There is no solid, hardened thinker , but a flow ofcontinuous ever-changing thoughts, a stream of consciousness . Thoughts come and go, swirling like water flowing in a river. You don’t have to attach to all these thoughts. Because a thought is not you. It is a thought. It isa passing content of your consciousne... See more

The idea that the pursuit of knowledge can diminish suffering resonates deeply with me. How often do we look back at our mistakes and think, “If only I had known...”

Intense workouts make literally everything in your life better—strength won in the gym translates to all aspects of your being. Everyone vaguely knows that “exercise is good for you,” yet somehow, people still underestimate how valuable it is for the quality of your mind.

There is no happiness without health. Health starts with fitness.