By Rachel Jessica Tan I think I think too much. A typical trait of a young and inquisitive Gemini. Though, over the years I’ve learnt to discern the difference between my “inner voice” and my “mind”. I often find that when I have a decision to make or even when I’m simply trying to discern how I feel about something, my mind likes to complicate things with its incessant cesspool of chatter. It keeps me in a looped conversation with myself that goes nowhere. And I never get any answers this way because that’s the intention of the mind, to keep you away from knowing your truth.
It’s been nice having some time off over the holiday period. Even though sometimes Christmas seems to get super busy anyhows, i.e. running around town to 3 sets of family lunches. Now that we’re right back into the swing of the new year, there’s a few things that I’m endeavouring to do differently this year.
I just read an incredible article in the New York Times Magazine about the elderly inhabitants of a small Greek island called Ikaria who, “forget to die.” Okay, they don’t actually forget to die, but statistics have shown one out of three people in Ikaria live until their late nineties. After learning more about their lifestyle choices and impeccable natural diets I became inspired.
Over the past year I have gone through an enormity of changes- physically, emotionally and mentally. It started with moving out of home from small town Queenstown in NZ to the busy capital city of Wellington, moving into a university flat with 4 strangers and adjusting to my new independent lifestyle that consisted of paying bills, walking absolutely everywhere, making new friends, keeping in touch with old ones, all whilst I was working my butt off trying to get good grades at university!
The Happiness Project Author Gretchen Rubin "The days are long, but the years are short" One of the most inspiring books I've ever read (and I've read a lot of books). The Happiness Project outlines a one year project by author Gretchen Rubin to achieve careful, measurable goals in different areas of life (vitality, work, relationships, attitude) and build on them using definite steps (such as getting to bed earlier, pursuing passions, exercising better, and being more organized). The outcome is good, not perfect, but Rubin's perceptive, intelligent, relatable account is both inspirational and forgiving, accentuated with just the right amount of research, tips, and sound advice. The book is organized into twelve chapters with each focusing on one month and a specific goal (boost energy, remember love, aim higher, lighten up, pay attention, pursue a passion, etc.) in a ce
By James Uhl The ego is the piece of us that allows for distinction from those around us, it can be a useful tool in understanding self-worth and confidence in one’s abilities. So why would it be such a bad thing to value our ego, to use it as a means to grow strong and be satisfied with one’s own self? Because in choosing the ego for purpose and growth you forfeit your connection to the universe. In looking only
If you were to ask the question, "how can I be happy?" My question for you would be, "who's asking?" We all have different roles that make up our ego identity. We might be a daughter, mother, father
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