Looking for lessons given unto us by life is an important part of developing ourselves. We can learn quite a lot from teachers that don't arrive in a human form. It happens all the time and if we actively seek out their lessons we open the doors for life to be one of our greatest … Continue reading The Teacher & The Student
Tag: Growth
Observations
The other day I was sitting in a warehouse watching a starling mother feed her baby nestled high up above. I noticed that this mother bird was quite busy, bringing in food time and time again to please the young bird. He yipped in excitement every time the mom was within range and she flurpped … Continue reading Observations
Time Travel
When we work on ourselves who are we doing it for? Some people improve for their children, their family, for their mental well being, for the benefit of those around them, and most certainly for themselves. The answer to this question can vary widely and it would take some time to come up with all … Continue reading Time Travel
Worst Day Ever
Today was the absolute worst day everAnd don't try to convince me thatThere's something good in every dayBecause, when you take a closer look,This world is a pretty evil place.Even ifSome goodness does shine through once in a whileSatisfaction and happiness don't last.And it's not true thatIt's all in the mind and heartBecauseTrue happiness can … Continue reading Worst Day Ever
Digital Animal
People save. Not just in video games but in banking. If you're among the type to do so, you're in luck. You've probably got enough to cover your next emergency, you can even reach out and lend a helping hand sometimes to others in their time of need. If you're not the type that saves, … Continue reading Digital Animal
Maestro
Every second, every minute, you're the maestro of your time. It belongs to you and if you've got the freedom to choose what you do with this time you're fortunate. Some individuals today still do not have this freedom and throughout history you can find a severe lack of this freedom of choice in many … Continue reading Maestro
The Increasing Weight of Technology
We live our lives at what could be considered the speed of light to someone from just one hundred years ago. What is possible today would be just as awe inspiring as someone levitating with no strings attached to a person straight out of the past. With all these advancements we've rung up quite a … Continue reading The Increasing Weight of Technology
Sneaky Obsessions
Oxford online dictionary defines obsession as "an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind." I assume its up to us to determine if it is a beneficial obsession or not. If you take a minute to mull over any obsession really quite a lot of them are packing a double … Continue reading Sneaky Obsessions
Living Life Like The Movies
When you think about a good story, what do you think of? It could be the kind of story that might end up in the form of a book, one acted out on television, in a movie, or even just as spoken word. Fact or fiction, stories typically play out the exciting parts of life. … Continue reading Living Life Like The Movies
Enfolded
Everything we do leaves its mark. Memories weak and strong, habits lost and made. Life maps itself within our heads like water inscribes its history into dried creek beds. At first the paper pushes back to a crease but with a little effort it yields to your will. Unfold it and the paper will practically … Continue reading Enfolded