And what I’ve found that works even better. Don’t get me wrong. I love meditation. It provides a chance to observe the busy mind, see the thoughts, feelings, and emotions for what they are, and gradually gain distance from them. Meditation has helped me to become calmer, more focused, and…

“My formula for greatness in a human being is amor fati…” When hard times come the natural human reaction is to resist. “Why me?” “Why now?” “Why this?” we say. Naturally, hard times are frustrating — even excruciating. Perhaps, though, there’s another way. The stoic philosophers had a unique approach…

set yourself free, you were born to roam. Late last year I started a daily meditation practice — something that’s now an essential part of my morning routine. The practice originally came as a way to deal with anxiety. Over time it’s become a spiritual practice, one I do whether…

Decreased cortisol, spiked dopamine, lower blood pressure. — Currently, I’m listening to Ludovico Einaudi on repeat. It’s relaxing, calming, and inspiring. I’m relatively new to classical music — something I’ve come to as one of the many ways I manage anxiety. Turns out, my attraction to classical music (often accompanied by candles and incense) is no mistake. Classical…

Warnings & what it means for our understanding of ourselves. — The feeling of cold hands on winter’s morning. The pleasurable sense of relaxation when first waking. A song that’s stuck in your head. The stressful feelings that arise when running late. These are experiences we’ve all had — they’re also a sign of our consciousness. Consciousness, ultimately, is your experience…

And it’s really simple. — Meditation is known for being challenging. If you’ve tried it, then you know how difficult and frustrating it can be. After meditating, we don’t always feel better. And while we meditate, we finally have to face our emotions — something we’d often rather avoid. But the incredible power of meditation…

How going back to analog processes may help you reconnect. — In a world that can’t slow down, we’re arguably more disconnected than ever. Continual pings distract us. Social media calls for our attention. Digital devices, which were designed to speed us up, equally, stagnate our creativity. As the world becomes more obsessed with the digital world, this is a time…

More simplicity means less overwhelm. — Lao Tzu famously claimed, “[s]implicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.” In our modern world, though, success, speed, and industry are commonly more valued. Hustle is more highly viewed than patience. Individual success more than compassion. And multi-tasking over simplicity. No wonder anxiety and work stress are so…

And it might make you quit yours too. — This is as good as it gets Not so long ago I was working a typical 9–5 job in Melbourne, Australia. I had good pay, nice colleagues, a low workload, and an epic view from the office. It was the perfect job — as far as jobs go. And I know a thing or two about jobs…