When I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2015, I learned first-hand the importance of signs and maps. I relied on these references to guide me toward my goal and to stay informed on whether or not I was on the right track. Unfortunately, when the hike ended, so too did the maps. Such is … Read more
In ancient times, having power meant having access to information. Today, having power means knowing what to ignore. —Yuval Noah Harari THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTENTION My experience with attention is that it’s my most valuable resource. It’s even more valuable than my time because the quality of my time depends on the quality of my … Read more
So often I just wish that life went the way I wanted it to. Why can’t everything be perfect? That’s the way it should be, at least I think. After all, I’m doing my best. Meanwhile, here are these unwanted things happening to me and that’s never fun. Also, wanted things aren’t happening to me and I feel stuck, waiting … Read more
Meditation seems like a confusing topic based on what I find on the internet these days. After a few Google searches, I noticed that some of the top-ranking meditation guides were unintentionally littered with misinterpretations and confusing or otherwise incorrect instructions that had hindered me early on in my practice. Other guides were not as … Read more
I once believed my goal in my life was to be happy. All of that changed the day I attended a ten-day silent meditation retreat. There, I began to understand how the mind and body work to create suffering. And how I could find a way out. “Ask yourself whether you are happy and you … Read more
George Mumford dropped by the 10% Happier Podcast with Dan Harris where he proceeded to plant wisdom seeds into the ears and minds of listeners, each for our own benefit. His interview was filled to the brim with insights on life, mindfulness, meditation and flow. For the uninitiated, I’ve put up a few quick facts about Mr. Mumford followed by quotes … Read more