#394. Dad, what is the value of silence?
Silence helps bring us back to a place of rest and clarity – away from the noise of the world
Peace
#392. Dad , what are anti-goals?
This idea originated from Stoic philosophers. Instead of focusing on what you want to achieve, focus on what you want to avoid at all costs.
#388. Dad, what is “productivity guilt?”
Productivity guilt is the nagging feeling that you are not creating, achieving or working hard enough.
#384. Dad, why do we get bored?
We get bored because we fail to see the beauty in the mundane. We forget to appreciate the simple things in life, and we forget […]
#380. Dad, what is justice?
Author Omid Safi wrote, “Justice is love, embodied. We cannot speak of love without linking it to justice, nor of justice unless it is permeated […]
#375. Dad, what are negative thoughts?
Negative thoughts are the past trying to occupy the present and the future. These thoughts do not represent the present reality.
#374. Dad, what is conditional happiness?
Conditional happiness is the shortest path to misery. I will be happy when I meet a specific outcome is not going to make you happy.
#372. Dad, what is clutter?
Anything that does not bring tranquillity and peace to your life is clutter.
#371. Dad, what does perfection look like?
No need to understand what perfection looks like, focus on what better looks like.
#364. Dad, when are we happiest and effective?
We are happiest and most effective when our minds cease to be time travellers and stay focused on the here and now.
#335. Dad, how can I find consistency?
Find consistency by focusing on what you can control and influence each day.
#326. Dad, does success make anxiety and depression better?
Success is not a cure for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it makes it worse.
#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.
#198. Dad, how do I enjoy most of my day?
It is not realistic to enjoy every part of your day. Just enjoy the small moments.
#174. Dad, how do I find peace?
A good starting point is to stop worrying about what other people think about you.
#94. Dad, is there such a thing as sustained happiness?
Day-in-and-day-out joy is something that many of us never truly find. The best life you can build is to regularly appreciate what you have.
#74. Dad, how do I get through all my many tasks in a day?
It’s not about how much you do each day, but rather how you reduce the unessential very day. Less is more.
#72. Dad, what is minimalism?
Minimalism is less about the quantity of items you have and more about the quality of life you create.
#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.