If you wanna fix a problem, then you gotta be happy. Being happy is the only way out of a mess. If you wanna fix a problem, then you gotta
Category: On Gratitude
The Philosophy of: Fyodor Dostoyevsky ‘The Idiot’ – Are you able to see things clearly before your death sentence?The Philosophy of: Fyodor Dostoyevsky ‘The Idiot’ – Are you able to see things clearly before your death sentence?
We all have a death sentence, we’re all dying. But that isn’t a reason to despair or be bummed out, in fact it’s the opposite. We all have the same
These days could be ‘The Tail End’ for you and the people you love most – The philosophy of: Tim UrbanThese days could be ‘The Tail End’ for you and the people you love most – The philosophy of: Tim Urban
All the closest relationships you had with people when you were growing up (including your parents, siblings and school friends), in terms of how frequently you saw them once upon
You’re a Lucky Man (or woman) – The philosophy of: The Verve (and Albert Camus’ Meursault in The Outsider)You’re a Lucky Man (or woman) – The philosophy of: The Verve (and Albert Camus’ Meursault in The Outsider)
Surely, surely we must see that? Every man was privileged; there was only one class of men, the privileged class. – Meursault in Albert Camus’ The Outsider You are one
Your life (or at least one thing in it) could be the (blank) in someone’s ‘I’ll be happy when I/I’m (blank) [& The Philosophy of: Soja. Again.]Your life (or at least one thing in it) could be the (blank) in someone’s ‘I’ll be happy when I/I’m (blank) [& The Philosophy of: Soja. Again.]
Now look at your nightmares And all of your worst fears Your car and your house And your girl And it stops there All these things You can’t imagine losing
When faced with a big decision, focus on what you’ll gain (and nothing else)When faced with a big decision, focus on what you’ll gain (and nothing else)
After making a significant decision where a sacrifice was made, there’s this tendency for some (and I’ve done this too) to focus on what I’ve lost, as opposed to what’s
Every time you do ANYTHING could be for the last timeEvery time you do ANYTHING could be for the last time
The only reason I didn’t want to get a tattoo on the weekend was because I wouldn’t be able to go swimming in the ocean for 2,3 weeks or whatever,
The philosophy of: Martin Pistorius – What makes us human is communication. It’s not ‘Actions speak louder than words.’ It’s actually vice versa that matters more.The philosophy of: Martin Pistorius – What makes us human is communication. It’s not ‘Actions speak louder than words.’ It’s actually vice versa that matters more.
Communication is what makes us human, enabling us to connect on the deepest level with those around us — telling our own stories, expressing wants, needs and desires, or hearing those of others by really
Imagine the worst case scenario to appreciate what you have, and to be ready for its possible (and inevitable) lossImagine the worst case scenario to appreciate what you have, and to be ready for its possible (and inevitable) loss
Imagine losing your job, your partner of husband or wife leaving you, getting a terminal illness, a burglar breaking in and stealing all your stuff when you’re out, or your
The philosophy of: Tomorrowland – You have a choice, so feed your better wolfThe philosophy of: Tomorrowland – You have a choice, so feed your better wolf
Happiness is a choice. And the same thing goes for whether you decide to focus on your fears and anxieties for the future, things you can’t control, things you don’t have and the negative things
The philosophy of: Third World Success Kid vs First World Problems GirlThe philosophy of: Third World Success Kid vs First World Problems Girl
If you ever think that thing your worried about right now is important, just check: If your problem is something similar to this: It’s bullshit. Gratitude, contentment–and therefore happiness– is a
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’
Without light there’s no dark, without up there’s no down, without pain there’s no pleasureWithout light there’s no dark, without up there’s no down, without pain there’s no pleasure
One of my friends is a crazyass Richmond supporter. He was born in November 1982 and the last time Richmond Football Club won the AFL premiership was September 1980. Today the club
What do we really need? – The philosophy of: SOJA-Everything ChangesWhat do we really need? – The philosophy of: SOJA-Everything Changes
Maybe we need more shoes on our feet, Maybe we need more clothes and TVs, Maybe we need more cash and jewellery, or maybe we don’t what we need. –
Are there degrees of contentment? Can you be more content (or less) compared to other times?Are there degrees of contentment? Can you be more content (or less) compared to other times?
To you, all you have seems small: to me, all I have seems great. Your desire is insatiable, mine is satisfied. See children thrusting their hands into a narrow-necked jar,