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Tag: personal development

The Gentle Hand

Even in the most violent episodes, there are subtleties at work, and life emerges in the calm and serene of the unhurried and unforced. We exist in and experience this realm through the interplay of forces large and small. 

Community

Share your experiences, successes, failures, challenges, and breakthroughs. Those ahead of you on this journey, those who are currently with you, and those who will follow you will all benefit from your authenticity and courage.

Pain, Patience, and Presence

It is never easy to trust someone with your pain, and trying to persuade someone to trust you with theirs is unrealistic. These things take time, and when we misinterpret or misunderstand the words or actions of those we care about, we often draw negative conclusions. In these moments, it is best to simply pause, trust and hold space, and be easy about it.

Being Art

As artists, when we dawdle, we’re easily and quickly bored — or frustrated, and even defeated. The magic has a will, and it will want to drive us deeply into the journey, but we have to take hold of the reins and embrace uncertainty.

Growing Beyond

What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a fairly common phrase in Western culture, aimed primarily at children, particularly in public education settings. I believe this notion is a disease of our time, a psychological sliver that distracts the mind and makes a slave of the spirit.