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Category: human condition

On the misuse of the phrase, “Everyone makes mistakes.”

I’ve always had a problem with this phrase because the word “mistake” has a negative connotation. Webster’s dictionary defines mistake … More

acceptance, human condition

On the compulsive belief that you’ve done something wrong.

I often come away from a social interaction and think “I feel like they are mad/irritated/annoyed by me” and then … More

authenticity, be yourself, connection, overthinking, self-esteem

On slowing down time.

So I’ve been doing it all wrong. For the past few years I have embarked on a slow, routine lifestyle … More

novel experiences, perception, perception of time, perspective, slowing down time

On people thinking about you.

People often will tell you that others are not thinking about you. But aren’t they? I think about others all … More

acceptance, human condition, let them, perspective, understanding, what people think

On becoming 40.

I have never declared 40 is old. Or most other ages. All the while, many people profess they are “old” … More

ageism, experience, identity, perspective, self improvement, turning 40

On acceptance and distress tolerance.

At this point in my life, acceptance has fully surfaced in the background of everything I do or choose to … More

acceptance, anxiety, control, DBT, distress tolerance, life, mental-health, peace, therapy

On Perfectionism.

Perfectionism – wanting, no NEEDING something to be a particular way, down to the last detail with zero mistakes or … More

experience, humanity, identity, perfect, perfectionism, perspective, self improvement

Every 7 years…

One thing I love about getting older is the capacity of your tastes to change, evolve and circle back. 20 … More

aging, authenticity, confidence, consideration, experience, human condition, identity, life, meaning, people, perspective, philosophy, self improvement, understanding

Comparison is a thief.

It’s quite amazing to me how much time we spend comparing ourselves to others. Seeing as there is no optimal … More

comparison, experience, humanity, perspective, philosophy, self improvement, stoicism, understanding

Life as a Whirlwind.

So I just read my last blog. It was written THREE YEARS ago which, I’m quite certain, was actually yesterday. … More

experience, humanity, legacy, perspective, philosophy, reflect, self improvement, think, understanding

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