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Bi-Weekly Roundup #4 🆕🔄 New Article, Video & More
New article: Where Buddhism And Modern Psychology Converge On Mental Wellness
May 12
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How To Embrace Impermanence
Today, I flipped open my old, tattered copy of “The Pocket” Thich Nhat Hanh—a pocket-sized gem of a book brimming with wisdom, mindfulness, and…
May 6
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April 2024
Right Action Follows The Right Perspective
I’ve written a lot about the Eightfold Path, and will continue to do so, because it’s one of the most useful frameworks for living one’s life with…
Apr 29
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Meditation Misconceptions | Episode 7
In this episode, I share my experience from ten plus years of regular meditation practice. I’m self-taught when it comes to meditation, so I feel I’ve…
Apr 23
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Teachers Are Necessary For Beginner's Mind
I recently had to meet with my boss’ boss to get feedback on an idea I’ve been working on. My hopes for the meeting were that I’d leave with her seal of…
Apr 15
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Practicing Peace | Episode 6
Peace is a verb. Peace is an action that we should all take more seriously. In this episode, we discuss the concept of practicing peace. We talk about…
Apr 9
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The Tibetan Practice Of Abandoning Unfavorable Places
There’s a Tibetan Buddhist teaching that suggests we abandon unfavorable places. It teaches us to be mindful of our surroundings. It acknowledges the…
Apr 8
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Bi-Weekly Roundup #3 🆕🔄 New Article, Video & More
New article: How To Speak Like A Stoic
Apr 7
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March 2024
Be Ready For The Unknown Unknowns
I want to share a fallacy that I noticed in my life. I want to share it so you can avoid it. I was beginning to trick myself by thinking that I was…
Mar 25
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Read-aloud: What Is Mindfulness? An Introduction & 3 Essential Practices
Join me for this read-aloud, listenable version of our article What Is Mindfulness? An Introduction & 3 Essential Practices. Explore mindfulness: its…
Mar 22
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Read-aloud: Master The Art Of Acquiescence For Resilience & Perspective
Join me for this read-aloud, listenable version of our article Master The Art Of Acquiescence For Resilience & Perspective. Learn more about the Stoic…
Mar 21
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Negative Visualization | Episode 5
In modern Stoicism, it's called negative visualization. In Latin, premeditatio malorum (the anticipation of evils). In business, it's known as a…
Mar 19
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