As it’s Halloween, it’s the perfect time for this is a I-haven’t-decided-how-many part long form examination of the one emotion that drives most, if not all, of our major life
Month: October 2017
A Deep Dive into: Fear [pt.4] – The Fear of Not Being SuccessfulA Deep Dive into: Fear [pt.4] – The Fear of Not Being Successful
With Halloween days away, this is a I-haven’t-decided-how-many part long form examination of the one emotion that drives most, if not all, of our major life decisions – Fear. Here’s:
A Deep Dive into: Fear [pt.3] – The Fear of Being AloneA Deep Dive into: Fear [pt.3] – The Fear of Being Alone
With Halloween days away, this is a I-haven’t-decided-how-many part long form examination of the one emotion that drives most, if not all, of our major life decisions – Fear. Here’s:
A Deep Dive into: Fear [pt.2] – The Fear of Dying AloneA Deep Dive into: Fear [pt.2] – The Fear of Dying Alone
With Halloween days away, this is a I-haven’t-decided-how-many part long form examination of the one emotion that drives most, if not all, of our major life decisions – Fear. Here’s
A Deep Dive into: Fear [pt.1] – The Fear of DeathA Deep Dive into: Fear [pt.1] – The Fear of Death
Halloween’s only a few days ago so it’s a perfect time to explore the emotion that drives most, if not all of our major life decisions – Fear. James Spader kicks
Ancient China… Ancient Greece… right here, right now… Same shit.Ancient China… Ancient Greece… right here, right now… Same shit.
The thing about all the self-help guidance and advice you hear is that the same things have been told for thousands of years. Though the language might have changed, the
Before you ask something, just check, does the answer lie WITHIN your question?Before you ask something, just check, does the answer lie WITHIN your question?
Several times I’ve been asked by English students: ‘How can I improve my writing?’ ‘How can I improve my reading skills?’ ‘I want to get better at speaking. How can
The philosophy of: Chunky pt.8 – Though the past has shaped you, the only time that actually matters is this moment right nowThe philosophy of: Chunky pt.8 – Though the past has shaped you, the only time that actually matters is this moment right now
This is Chunky. And Chunky could give a fuck about the past or the future. All that he gives a shit about is RIGHT NOW. Though his past behaviours, training
The philosophy of: Terrace House pt.1 – The virtue of おちついてるThe philosophy of: Terrace House pt.1 – The virtue of おちついてる
Terrace House is a Japanese reality TV where 6 young guys and girls are just given a house, a car, and left to do their own thing. They can go in
The philosophy of ‘Keaton Henson – You’ [If you must live, just live]The philosophy of ‘Keaton Henson – You’ [If you must live, just live]
Welcome back to the ‘What is Mariana listening to at the moment’ online internet website page. Here’s what you’ve missed previously: part 1 and part 2. Now for part 3…
I’m hungover. But is telling yourself ‘I’m hungover’ or ‘I’m sick’ just a self-fulfilling prophecy?I’m hungover. But is telling yourself ‘I’m hungover’ or ‘I’m sick’ just a self-fulfilling prophecy?
I go for the Oakland Raiders in the NFL. And last night I watched this happen: Anyway, I celebrated like it was 99BC and now my head hurts and I
Find yourself or CREATE yourself?Find yourself or CREATE yourself?
You know Apple TV, right? Well it’s got this little, paper thin remote and I know someone who’s lost at least 5 of them. In the couch, the kids ran
The Philosophy of: This piece of ancient Japanese wisdom (author and date of origin: unknown) – There is no “Can” or “Can’t”, just “Do” or “Don’t”]The Philosophy of: This piece of ancient Japanese wisdom (author and date of origin: unknown) – There is no “Can” or “Can’t”, just “Do” or “Don’t”]
(translation): There is no ‘Can’ or ‘Can’t’, just ‘Do’ or ‘Don’t’. If you ever think to yourself ‘I can’t do it’, try this as the next thought in your brain region:
There’s only one thing that’s permanent, one thing that lasts forever [Another student of mine inspires me]There’s only one thing that’s permanent, one thing that lasts forever [Another student of mine inspires me]
I love death. But not because it’s cool and I want to do it, but because acknowledging the fact it’s 100000000% going to happen to all of us, teaches us how to
Is it possible for something to have more than one point to it?Is it possible for something to have more than one point to it?
Can something have more than one point? For example, what’s the point of travelling? To meet new people, experience new things, blah blah blah you know the drill. But is
Are you worried about something? Don’t worry, in 5 billion years, the sun is going to collapse in on it self and engulf the entire earth.Are you worried about something? Don’t worry, in 5 billion years, the sun is going to collapse in on it self and engulf the entire earth.
Any problems you have, any stress or worries are really nothing in the context of the universe. In 100 years, what you’re worried about now won’t matter at all. And
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.8 – Say Yes to LifeThe philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.8 – Say Yes to Life
When shit sucks, or is great, embrace it. Life is temporary as fuck so just go with whatever you’ve got going on right now. If it sucks, or it’s flippin’
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.7 – Let Me Down EasyThe philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.7 – Let Me Down Easy
What do you do when you get lemons? Run with it? Go into denial and pretend it’s not happening? Or do you do what Kunu does? I like option 1.
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.6 – Achilles Come DownThe philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.6 – Achilles Come Down
There’s two things that run most of our life and the decisions–both large and small–we make. Fear. And love*. Once you fall in love with someone, it’ll change your life
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.5 – The Deepest Sighs, The Frankest ShadowsThe philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.5 – The Deepest Sighs, The Frankest Shadows
There’s a sky full of lights and none of them stars But each white, silvery flicker’s a faithful reminder to us, Of a weight that’s in youth that makes a