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
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The Stoicism of: Chloe (the ‘Wow we’re going to Disneyland do I look like I give a fuck’ girl)The Stoicism of: Chloe (the ‘Wow we’re going to Disneyland do I look like I give a fuck’ girl)
Stoicism’s about focusing on and thinking only about the things you can control. And forgetting about the things you can’t. It’s about focusing on now, and not taking anything–past, present or future–for
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…
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:
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
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.4 – The Heart is a MuscleThe philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.4 – The Heart is a Muscle
Just like working out and lifting weights to get stronger, it’s the trials that make us strong. You need to go through those hard times to become strong. Because as
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.3 – Don’t Let your Spirit WaneThe philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.3 – Don’t Let your Spirit Wane
The trials and difficulties and shitty things make you what you are. And the things that are hardest make us strong and prepare us for harder times in the future.
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.2 – Persevere (pt.2)The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.2 – Persevere (pt.2)
When something goes wrong, that’s great, because now you don’t have to worry about it happening anymore. Now you can move forward. Once you get something, the inevitable and only
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.1 – Persevere (also pt.1)The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.1 – Persevere (also pt.1)
You are unfortunate in my judgement, if you have not been unfortunate. – Seneca, from On Providence I don’t know how to describe how flippin’ brilliant Gang of Youths are and
The philosophy of: Kunu from ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’The philosophy of: Kunu from ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’
When Life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That’s positive advice but so’s this. Or is it? I don’t know. I can’t figure out if Kunu from Forgetting Sarah Marshall has nailed it or
The philosophy of: Chunky [pt.6] – Don’t look forward to anythingThe philosophy of: Chunky [pt.6] – Don’t look forward to anything
I’m hitting the road for a 20-hour roadtrip today to hang out with my brother in the Victorian high country. And I’m taking my dog Chunky. Now… I’m pumped about
The philosophy of: one of my students – Life isn’t like Benjamin ButtonThe philosophy of: one of my students – Life isn’t like Benjamin Button
Time goes in one way. Never in history has it gone backwards (except this one time, at 1:10). Yet, from the second you are born, the only thing that is
The philosophy: of Snufkin [pt.4] – Let go of control because ‘It’s exciting’The philosophy: of Snufkin [pt.4] – Let go of control because ‘It’s exciting’
Why, what else but to revere and bless the gods; to do good to men; to bear and forebear and remember that whatsoever lies outside the bounds of this
The philosophy of: Socrates (On daily routine)The philosophy of: Socrates (On daily routine)
BUT WHAT says Socrates?–”One man finds pleasure in improving his land, another his horses. My pleasure lies in seeing that I myself grow better day by day. – From The
What you haven’t been able to do has no effect on what you can (& The philosophy of: Richmond FC Coach Damien Hardwick)What you haven’t been able to do has no effect on what you can (& The philosophy of: Richmond FC Coach Damien Hardwick)
The past don’t define you, Even if it creates you. – from Illy – Two Degrees Today, Richmond Football Club play for a spot in their first Aussie Rules AFL Grand
The philosophy of: Some girl on Facebook commenting on how to get revenge on an exThe philosophy of: Some girl on Facebook commenting on how to get revenge on an ex
Asked how a man should best grieve his enemy, Epictetus replied, “By setting himself to live the noblest life himself” – The Philosophy of Epictetus CXLIII My mate Matt has