Lucid dreaming is simply the ability to know that you are dreaming when you are dreaming. Once one realizes that they are in a dream, he/she can explore and even manipulate aspects of the dream. Usually the realization of dreaming comes with some sort of trigger. Maybe you’re dreaming that you’re on a paradise island, […]
Soul
How to Practice Gratitude in a World Built on Selfishness
This isn’t a Gary V blog. I’m not going to tell you to be grateful because it will give you better sleep or decrease stress. I’m not going position it as a means to an end. It’s an end. You should be grateful. We can go over the benefits of practicing gratitude. People who practice […]
Spirit
Debunking the Ego-Depletion Myth and Accessing Willpower
If you didn’t know, there’s this theory called ego-depletion. Ego-depletion is the idea that willpower is connected to the limited reserve of mental energy that we all have. The more we use willpower, the less mental capacity we have to use willpower. The best example of this is probably when I first started working out. […]
Relationships
Men Fall in Love Faster than Women
It’s good that we are talking about toxic masculinity during my time. One thing that seems to be missing is the heterosexual relationship that men have with women. The narrative, especially if you’re a black male like me, is that we don’t love girls. It’s money over women. Bros before hoes. It’s sucks that I […]
Relationships
Why Arguing with People is Pointless
I have come to terms that I probably think differently than some people (maybe most people). When I have a point of view that I wish to portray, I know it can be hard to express it, especially if the other party doesn’t agree with what I have to say. This sometimes leads into an […]
Soul
Giving Money to Others May Make You Happy
They say money doesn’t buy you happiness. I tend to agree, but not the reason why most think. I’ve always been a little frugal with money, but I’ve stopped considered who I’m buying for. Buying clothes and shoes for myself will never give me long-term happiness, but I know the power in using my money […]
Relationships
Your Relationships Reflect the Relationship with Yourself
As an introvert, I’m pretty envious of people who can walk into the room and be the life of the party. They can call on so many people who know their name because they have thriving relationships. As I grow older, I’m starting to question whether I can do the same thing, and whether being […]
Relationships
Holding Hands Can Help Relieve Pain
According to a study, holding a hand while your partner is going through pain can help them feel better. When lovers touch the breath and heartbeat sync and the feeling of discomfort starts to decrease. Researchers in the study tested the healing power of touch by asking women in relationship be subjected to pain. They […]
Soul
Why Connecting with Nature is So Important
Stepping out in nature is good for us. Going on a hike is much more than taking Instagram worthy photos. Being in nature is known to help with happiness, well-being, and overall health. One would ask why should be stay connected to the trees and the grass. I’d tell that person, it’s human nature. (See […]
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Why Anger is An Important Emotion and How to Use it Positively
We’ve all been angry. I would characterize myself as an even keel guy, but I have my episodes of anger. Sometimes it for something as stupid as forgetting my phone at home and having to drive back to get it. Sometimes the anger can be bigger like a frustration at work. In all instances of […]
Mind
There Are No Such Things as Shortcuts
You see it every day in commercials. This new pill will help you lose weight. This new book will help you make money in the easiest way possible. You invest into the program, but you then come realize that none of it actually works. It’s sad because the people who create these programs know that […]
Soul
Mahershala Ali and Zegna Question Masculinity
What does it mean to be a man today? That’s the question that Italian tailor, Zegna, poses in this new campaign with the help of super star, Mahershala Ali. The point of the campaign is to show that there isn’t a single answer. “To be macho is a broken image tied to tradition. It takes […]