Live Well
Thoughts on life.
Live Well
THIS TOO SHALL PASS . This adage of Persian origin is a salve to parents everywhere. “Don’t worry,” it whispers seductively in your ear, “it won’t be like this forever.” And no lies were told. Once you begin to worship at the altar of “This too shall pass” your parenting struggles become something to be endured temporarily, rather than a Sisyphean ... See more
Kevin Maguire • A Decade of Parenting
"When everything is readily available and consumable, contemplative attention is impossible." (Byung-Chal Han, Vita Contemplativa)
Can we patiently and reasonably put our disappointments into words that, more or less, enable others to see our point? Or do we internalize pain, act it out symbolically or discharge it with counterproductive rage? When other people upset us, do we feel we have the right to communicate or must we slam doors and fall silent? When the desired respons... See more
Alain de Botton • The School of Life: An Emotional Education: An Emotional Education
“Several academic studies have found that the question isn’t whether luck exists. It’s whether you think it does.”
“So, while it may seem counterintuitive, the study shows that believing in luck boosts your confidence in your ability to control future outcomes. If you had a winning streak in the past and you believe in luck, you’ll likely try, try again.”
What Does This Life Really Mean? - Jim Carrey
youtu.be“In the past, jobs were about muscles. Now they’re about brains, but in the future, they’ll be about the heart.”
Aneesh Raman • Opinion | When Your Technical Skills Are Eclipsed, Your Humanity Will Matter More Than Ever
In short, what you resist, persists. You get more of what you resist.