Touch
October 5, 2018
The expression on the cheetah’s face is priceless.
Tag: self help
Jeff Bezos and his lazy eye
August 4, 2018
Recently I was discussing something related to Jeff Bezos and Amazon with other people when someone commented on his picture, which was available, “Why doesn’t he just fix his lazy eye? He’s got all that money”. This question prompted some philosophical introspection on my part. It’s clear in many of Bezos’ pictures that his eyes … More Jeff Bezos and his lazy eye
Loving yourself means serving yourself
July 13, 2018
A while ago I made some posts on the topic of the importance of loving oneself, and made other comparisons between the Service to Self and Service to Others mentality. When a person has started to value themselves and to serve themselves first and foremost, there is a natural shift in their attitude that follows. … More Loving yourself means serving yourself
On rats and kittens – a strange psychological experiment, and lives wasted
June 13, 2018
A while ago I had the chance to participate in a strange psychological experiment conducted by a young man. The premise of the experiment was simple. The test subjects are to look at 30 pictures. Looking at each picture would earn the subjects points that they may later spend on funny jokes they can read … More On rats and kittens – a strange psychological experiment, and lives wasted
The bonds that bind people, even in abusive relationships
March 30, 2018
The below is some interesting insights from someone who had been in an abusive relationship with a narcissistic family member for years. I don’t know if I agree with every point raised, but it gives much to be mulled over: This reminds me of that thing people say about hate. Hate isn’t the opposite of … More The bonds that bind people, even in abusive relationships
Driver – A tale of faking it until making it
February 23, 2018
An amusing green text story from 4chan on how a guy acquired his girlfriend: Movie in question for reference:
Is your money cereal or sheep? Difference between how the poor and the rich see their wealth
September 15, 2017
This is a general difference that I’ve observed over the years on how the poor and the wealthy tend to treat their money. The poor tend to treat their money as if it’s boxes of cereal. It’s just there to be consumed and used. If one put 2 boxes of cereal in their pantry, a … More Is your money cereal or sheep? Difference between how the poor and the rich see their wealth
The Consumer and the message of mediocrity
September 1, 2017
Never mind the skeletons added for dramatic effect, this little snippet below from Terence McKenna is pretty insightful. Just reading this little quote makes me think of my own experience with life. When I was working a high stress office job, I definitely was spending a lot more money on crap I didn’t need just … More The Consumer and the message of mediocrity
Stoicism techniques and tools – whine less, enjoy life more
August 11, 2017
Reposted from Reddit. A lot of these are more elaborate and well developed versions of common sense stuff people may already do, but having them listed out like this is still very valuable and helpful: Practical Stoicism Tools Stoicism philosophy is on the rise. I have been practising it for a couple of years now … More Stoicism techniques and tools – whine less, enjoy life more
The disturbed girl, the psychiatrist and the puppy dog
July 28, 2017
I’m not nuts about the modern psychiatric industry at all. Below is a brief anecdotal experience I encountered. It describes my thoughts a hell lot better than I can articulate myself. Years ago my grandfather died, and the whole family gathered in the state where he lived to attend the funeral. My uncle, who lived … More The disturbed girl, the psychiatrist and the puppy dog
