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Many times when people get stuck working on some aspect of their personal growth, it’s because they’ve defined their core problem in a way that it can’t really be solved. One of the most common forms of this is when someone defines their problem as a mental or psychological one. I see this all the…
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Since experiencing Disneyland from the objective perspective has grown stale, lately I’ve been viewing it through the subjective lens and pondering the events there more symbolically. When I do this, I usually pay attention to whatever seems to stand out in my mind. Broken Systems In the past few days, Rachelle and I have encountered…
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We finished two weeks at Disneyland so far. I certainly feel it in my body with some stiffness due to all the walking and rides, although stretching helps a lot with that. In the past week, we walked more than 75 miles, so we averaged a little more than 10.5 miles per day. We’re still…
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Rachelle and I made it through our first weekend of Disneyland, which reminded me of why I never visit Disneyland on weekends. It was massively crowded on Saturday and Sunday, and the combination of the noise and crowds felt oppressive sometimes. It was an endurance challenge, but we made it through okay. I felt sorry…
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Next week I’ll be starting an unusual 30-day experience. I wouldn’t call it a 30-day trial this time because it’s not about testing or forming a new habit. It’s just an experience to have. You’ll probably think it’s really weird, but I’m doing it anyway, and Rachelle is joining me in this insanity. It’s an…
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Next week I’ll be starting an unusual 30-day experience. I wouldn’t call it a 30-day trial this time because it’s not about testing or forming a new habit. It’s just an experience to have. You’ll probably think it’s really weird, but I’m doing it anyway, and Rachelle is joining me in this insanity. It’s an…
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You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip and it can crash. Become like water, my friend. ― Bruce Lee…
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You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip and it can crash. Become like water, my friend. ― Bruce Lee…
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You may have heard this quote from German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer: All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. Here’s a variation on this idea that we can use for personal growth transitions: All growth passes through three stages. First, you’ll…
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Many spiritual teachers advocate the principle of detachment, which means being unattached to outcomes. The reasoning is that attachment to outcomes creates unnecessary suffering. Life is full of surprises, and if you become overly attached to specific outcomes, you’re likely to create extra stress, frustration, worry, and disappointment for yourself. So why bother with this…
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