“I don’t like science” “I am not good at science” “Science is boring” These phrases are expressed by not the weak-minded, but the uninitiated. Science is a language and a system that humans use to communicate our interpretation of reality. We don’t actually know what is real. For example we “know” that veins that lookContinue reading “Science is the Human Interpretation of Reality”
Category Archives: Magic
Meditation
Literally everyone wants to be happy and life is full of change and discomfort. Body aches, death in the news or in our lives, difficult conversations etc. are all examples of pain that we all experience eventually. We like something and want to hold onto it but then it changes. This causes us to doContinue reading “Meditation”
Loving Kindness
Loving kindness (metta) meditation has been elusive to me before recently. “May you be happy, may you be happy, may you be kind” sounded so cheesy to me. I have, in the past, prided myself on being cynical and skeptical (I am still relatively skeptical of everything to start out with). I consider myself aContinue reading “Loving Kindness”
9 Ways I Spend Less Money
As a teacher, I know my income will never reach the stars based on my career alone. I am trying to build up my “brand” in order to eventually supplement my teacher salary. Spending less money is therefore really important to me. Here are 10 ways I spend less money than I used to: 1.Continue reading “9 Ways I Spend Less Money”
A Better World
This site is meant to be a positive place to feel good. That was and remains the mission. Here are some of the things that I believe would make the real world better and my objectives every day point towards the goal of realizing this vision: Life would be greater if: Teachers, social workers, therapists,Continue reading “A Better World”
ADHD Skills
As you can probably tell from the breadth and description of the interests I highlight on this website, I have ADHD. Or should I say I am ADH? You see, I don’t really see my brain as any more problematic than a neurotypical’s brain. I feel like I was just born with a different presetContinue reading “ADHD Skills”
Environmentalism is Human
Walking in nature is what we were designed to do. Smelling decaying leaves and rich soil while taking in the stark colors of winter or the vibrant colors of spring, summer, or fall is our natural habitat. I am amazed whenever I see litter on the ground. How can humans spend so much time creatingContinue reading “Environmentalism is Human”
8 Bit Cardboard Wizard’s Stress Relief Manifesto
Stress will kill us if we don’t deal with it. I use the energy to engage with a hobby or I do one of these. Deep Breathing Breathing techniques are great. I use the Oak App to guide my deep breathing exercises. It is simple and quick and can reset your stress levels instantly. MeditationContinue reading “8 Bit Cardboard Wizard’s Stress Relief Manifesto”
Change What You Can and Let Go of the Rest
Changing what you can and letting go of the rest is a goal that brings happiness. I’m not sure if this is a goal that is actually achievable but I believe that it is a goal that I should constantly strived for. Finding this balance is the constant focus of my life and the furtherContinue reading “Change What You Can and Let Go of the Rest”
Why Forgiveness is My Favorite Spell
Forgiveness is a personal journey. I never want to tell anyone else how to live their life. Something that I find infinitely rewarding in my own life is forgiving those around me for large and small things alike. I want to make some things clear before I talk about why I love forgiveness and whyContinue reading “Why Forgiveness is My Favorite Spell”
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