I thoroughly enjoyed Leo Tolstoy's A Calendar of Wisdom: Daily Thoughts to Nourish the Soul, Written and Selected from the World's Sacred Texts (Amazon). The book is meant to be read one day at a time for the 365 days of the calendar year. Each …
How to Live a Wise Life with “A Calendar of Wisdom” by Leo Tolstoy (+ Infographic)
It doesn't get much deeper or more comprehensive than Leo Tolstoy's "A Calendar of Wisdom." The book is meant to be read one day at a time for the 365 days of the calendar year. Each day is loosely organized around a theme (although the theme is …
Stream of Consciousness: Is Death the Best Invention of Life?
This is a new premium series called Stream of Consciousness. Most of the time, I go deep into a concept or book, synthesize what I learn, and then summarize it for you. Often times, we must go deep to reach a sufficient level of understanding and …
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15 Deep Insights about Death to Understand the Meaning of Life & Live Fully Alive
Death is very real in my life right now. We said goodbye to a family member. Kitty (yes, Kitty the dog—on the left of the photo) made it to 19 years old. My wife had her since Kitty was 8 weeks old (~7,000 days). And, she's been a part of my …
My Ikigai 2.0 — A Detailed Personal Ikigai Example of How to Find Your Life Purpose
Ikigai sounds good and all in theory, but what most people are really looking for is a real-life ikigai example. Over the last five years, I've studied and experimented with dozens of methods, approaches, and formulas for life purpose. The one …
What is Your Purpose in Life? 10 Deep Thoughts to Guide Your Hero’s Journey to Finding Life Purpose
Have you asked yourself any of these ultimate questions: What is my purpose in life? How do I find my life purpose? Do I even have a life purpose? Maybe you're actively asking yourself these questions at this very moment. Join the club! I've been …
