A few months back, I reflected on my time out of Eden. I now know what it’ll take to get back in. Here’s the roadmap.
Mind
Nobody Really Knows What They Are Doing
We live in a society where certainty should be the norm. Truth is none of us know anything about anything. That’s okay.
Mind
Feeling Alone in a Room Full of People
We might feel loneliness as a lack of physical connection, but being alone can have a cause even deeper than that.
Soul
The Very Difficult Art of Detachment
My life has one goal. That’s to be of service to people. I have to remove every distraction that won’t allow to me fulfill it.
Soul
The Beauty that Comes from Struggle
This blog post reminds me of Talib Kweli’s album, The Beautiful Struggle. I didn’t know what that meant, until now.
Mind
Why First Impressions Are Overrated
We put a premium on judging people before we know them. That’s why we say that first impressions are important. I like to think otherwise.
Soul
Walking the Line Between Confidence and Humility
Confidence and humility is something that I’ve found hard to wrap my head around it. Maybe it’s because it’s something my heart should know.
Soul
Actually, It’s Okay to Be Misunderstood
Being misunderstood actually comes from a negative place. It’s something we must actively fight against in order to maintain who we are.
Spirit
A Flower Can’t Bloom in Poor Soil
Finding the right environment is just as important of personal growth. Once we find one, the other one becomes easier to cultivate.
Soul
The Importance of Having a Broader Perspective
Having a wider perspective is something that’s important to me and something I’m trying to learn. Here’s why
Soul
There’s No Need to Be So Defensive
Defensiveness is such a learned behavior that is hard to break. Once we find a way to remove it from our nature, we can find more peace.
Soul
The Love Behind Not Needing to Be Liked By Everyone
If we try to make sure everyone likes us, we are going to have very shallow relationships. There’s a better way.