Tag: disappointment

  • 10 Steps from Disappointment to Happiness

    Less expectation, more exploration. Trust yourself to handle any situation. Don’t beat yourself up over the past. Treat yourself like a friend you love. Don’t let external influences distract you from what’s good for you. Seek out and embrace the unknown. Turn off bad news. Focus on accomplishments, not failures. See the good in others.…

  • The Pleasure of Simply Being

    ‎”Whenever you try to exert control over the natural ebb and flow of life, you end up either frustrated or disappointed– because it can’t be controlled. Whenever you apply effort to trying to relax and slow down, you produce the opposite effect. Whenever you try to dictate the outcome of your meditation you negate its…

  • “Letting Go”: For The Intellectual

    The concept of “letting go” is a common theme among sentiments and advice when sincere life struggle with one’s purpose and future are causing them torment. Establishing and understanding the meaning behind this potentially, extremely valuable and timeless piece of wisdom, is powerful enough to change lives. Unfortunately, these words are irresponsibly tossed around. They…

  • Vulnerability and Connection

    In my continuing efforts and struggle to make sense of my very own existence, I invariably return to remarkably rudimentary, yet paramount questions. Why am I here? What must I do? And, how may I actualize these concepts, and increase the ratio of pleasure to pain in my life? My wonder, pursuit and search for…