#326. Dad, does success make anxiety and depression better?
Success is not a cure for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it makes it worse.
Peace
#320. Dad, I have to deal with so many problems?
Think a little less about managing your problems and a little more about managing your mindset.
#311. Dad, sometimes I feel lost
You may feel lost, but you are not alone. Ask for help and let go of the idea that you have to make a perfect […]
#308. Dad, should I care what people think of my choices?
Become good at not caring what irrelevant people think about you. Decide who belongs in the relevant bunch.
#286. Dad, what is wabi-sabi?
Wabi-sabi is the Japanese philosophy of embracing the beauty of imperfection.
#285. Dad, tell me about Remembrance Day
Remembrance day is a day to reflect and show gratitude to all those who served to protect us.
#281.Dad, what is catastrophizing?
When you build a crisis in your mind and expect everything to go wrong.
#275. Dad, what is a “peaceful life?”
A “peaceful life” is the removal of ongoing stress.
#268. Dad, what is emotional self-reliance?
I like Mark Manson’s definition: “The ability to see one’s own flaws and be accountable for them.”
#264. Dad, I feel overwhelmed.
Ask yourself what is the minimum I can do. Then, just do that.
#251. Dad, what are the three most harmful addictions?
Heroin, carbohydrates and a monthly salary.
#246. Dad, what is stillness?
To be steady while the world spins around you.
#231. Dad. What is your favourite Carl Jung quote?
DAD: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
#202. Dad, what is prayer?
Prayer is recognition that we can’t figure out this thing called life, on our own.
#174. Dad, how do I find peace?
A good starting point is to stop worrying about what other people think about you.
#68. Dad, what do I do when I have low money moments?
Stop comparing your low moments with everybody’s highlight reel.
#42. Dad, what is the “damn I’m happy stage”?
It is called fulfillment. You reach this stage when you discover who you are by supporting yourself doing work you love.