The Final Breath: Why You Should Practice Death
A few years ago, I lost my dad. He was 55. It was obviously a major loss. One day, he was here—laughing, arguing, living. The next, he was gone. Just like that. And you know what messed me up the…
Category Mindfulness of Death
The Billion Dollar Secret That Costs Nothing
3-4 times a week, I drag myself to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. 2-3 times a week, I fumble through guitar chords. I spend some mornings in the pool, and some doing weight training or yoga or something. Every other day, I…
What Does Death Really Feel Like?
Ever found yourself staring up at the stars, those infinite cosmic wonders, only to pause, and ponder what it means to be mortal? Maybe you’ve felt that strange, quiet dread when a favorite character in a movie meets an untimely…
10 Insanely Useful Stoic Exercises for Modern Minds
Stoicism, a philosophy with roots in ancient Greece and Rome, is no stranger to the modern world. It’s been receiving a resurgence of interest in recent years due to its practical applications in improving mental well-being and resilience. Here are…
How is your life like a casino?
Life is a casino. Since no one knows the future, we’re gambling either way, whether we try something new or we don’t. In a way, we all gamble and assume risks, especially when we are unsure of the opportunities. It’s all a…
Ephemeral Life
Our life is ephemeral because death is inevitable. It surprisingly can come anytime, anywhere. Maybe there is someone out there who would rob or kill you for a couple of dollars. Maybe our planet gets hit by some asteroid just like the one…
Cosmos and Humanity
It is hard to imagine that our sun is just one star among billions of stars in billions of galaxies in the observable universe. The universe isn’t tiny at all. Compared to our planet, which is itself so small in comparison to…
The best things in life are simple
We sometimes let society dictate what “good,” “the best,” and “wealth” means, what we are supposed to do and what we are supposed to own to be considered respectable. This face cream will make you more attractive and popular among your…
Prepare for the Unexpected
The unexpected happens all the time. There may be a war in your country that creates endless supply chain problems. A disaster may strike without warning, and you might lose someone you love and are incredibly dependent upon. Perhaps there is a…
Prepare for the Worst
Prepare for the rainy day when the sun is still shining. Think of the worse things that can happen to you? Death of a loved one? Or maybe you lose your job? Or get hit by a natural disaster? What…