The Buddha famously said that “All of life is suffering”. As heavy as that sounds, it’s not necessarily a recipe for unhappiness. Regardless of what line of faith (if any) you adhere to – we all share a common human experience. More often than not it is one of suffering and pain – which we…
A Call to the Living
This week I was struck by how powerful of a tool death is in shaping our lives. Last Monday night, I saw a friend of mine in the ICU, holding on to life via a breathing tube. He was in an induced coma but I was struck by how vital he still looked. He was…
The Perfect Work Day: Dump Goals, Embrace Systems
Happiness is always “just around the corner” Growing up, I was taught that goals are sacrosanct – to set big ambitious ones, and work tirelessly to reach them. Implicit in this approach is a recipe for unhappiness. We tell ourselves that we will be happy only when this goal is achieved – and not along…