Far from having a “bucket list”, I now understand that the proper conduct of the second half of life is to approach something like what the Tibetan Buddhists call tukdam, to do less and less, but only to sit and meditate, and to breathe once every century or so, so that by the time you actually … Continue reading The Good Life Closes Out Bad Possibilities
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The Island Test
"Imagine you were going to spend the weekend at a friend's house on a little island off the coast of Maine. There are no shops on the island and you won't be able to leave while you're there. Also, you've never been to this house before, so you can't assume it will have more than … Continue reading The Island Test
Signs You Have A Bad Relationship With Your Mobile Device
"Signs you might be experiencing problematic use, Lembke says, include these: Interacting with the device keeps you up late or otherwise interferes with your sleep. It reduces the time you have to be with friends or family. It interferes with your ability to finish work or homework. It causes you to be rude, even subconsciously. … Continue reading Signs You Have A Bad Relationship With Your Mobile Device
Ave Maria Bamford: The Gift of Mental Illness, aka Looking at The Bright Side of Life
Maria Bamford on Mental Illness, Climate Change, Losing, Dying Young, Addiction, Being a Single Mother, Relationship Failure, Financial Ruin, Loneliness and Unspeakable Tragedy. Sounds hilarious, doesn't it? And it is! Once the Joneses hear about the advantages of mental illness, everyone's going to want it. Want more good news? You probably already have a mental … Continue reading Ave Maria Bamford: The Gift of Mental Illness, aka Looking at The Bright Side of Life
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