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The games we play

I have this clear memory of a realization that came to me in my mid-20s… life, is high school. All the insecurities, the hidden rules of behavior, the segregation of the different levels of cool, and the full-blown immaturity (that at the time I credited to stage of development but later learned seemed to be [...]

Breathe and reboot (SJP)

Well, I’m sorry for the interminable hiatus, my life for the past few months has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride and despite the previous months that were no less filled, it felt as if over a year’s worth of change had finally come collapsing down around me. There is no question that making [...]

Life is a daily search for meaning

Regardless of circumstance, background or context, we are all following the same path; a path that leads us towards daily meaning. Whether it be building a family or a career, or some other aspect that makes life seem worthwhile, we are all focused on it, we all want it and no matter what happens we [...]

Some thoughts and questions about happiness

There’s this idea in life that we must always keep moving forward. No matter what happens and what cards you get dealt, there’s no going back. Everything is based on stages and each time you pass a stage, the door closes behind you and your sole reality is the next stage and the next one [...]

The Power of Decisions

A decision is like a magical vessel that imbues it’s owners with wonderful, magical powers. Suddenly, everything becomes crystal clear. The never ending agonizing, stress and obsession is abruptly cut loose and all that remains is peace and calm, and it is from within this state of mind that we can see most clearly, unobstructed [...]

Can we ever be satisfied?

The past few weeks have been some of the most intense weeks in my life and it’s finally taken a flu to slow me down. I’m not sure if this is a basic truth, a sad reality or an ironic statement… You know, I’ve worked hard in the past, but work has never dominated my [...]

Change can be addictive… But what’s the point?

For some people, change is like a drug and the more things stay the same, the harder it is to feel satisfied with how things are. It’s like a vicious cycle. It starts when you feel a little bored with your life, you look around and wonder if this is all there is or if [...]

How to stay sane when the changes are just too great

When you take a big step in your life, such as a new career, a move to new country or just about anything that rocks the foundation of your day-to-day truths, there is an inevitable point where all this change peaks and you feel completely overwhelmed. This feeling can crop up often, once in a [...]

Karma and making the right choices

Have you ever had one of those streaks of luck where everything seems to be going your way and all the things you want somehow slide into the right slot without too much immediate effort on your part? Some people think that it’s just a matter of luck, others think it’s the result of hard [...]

Women in the Workplace – Why does it still suck?

Daily life is plum full of contradictions, sort of like a teenager who’s gone through puberty and is trying to figure out what the hell is going on. One of the big issues I’ve often found myself struggling with is the complete deconstruction of the male/female roles without a truly supportive foundation for these (sometimes) [...]

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