Many of us go to school or enter the workforce, and are taught skills and concepts that have the purpose of helping us merge with society. Most of which are essentially lessons on how…
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I Was Addicted To Change
The last few years of my life have been a pretty mixed bag of experiences. If someone asked me what I have been up to since school, it would likely take an hour just…
I’m A Writer, And I’m Ok With That
A couple years ago I spontaneously decided to write my first article. A thought popped into my mind and for once I said to myself “why not”, and wrote it all down. Although written communication…
Why You Should Never Let A Label Define You
I used to label myself as a “snowboarder”. I let it define every ounce of my being. Eating, sleeping and breathing the “snowboarder” way for years, it quickly became the only thing I was…
I Quit A Great Job So I Could Live More Authentically
I recently made the decision to quit a really great job, working for a really great company. Although the opportunity was ideal in many ways, it made me feel miserable. I never understood why until…
This Is What Romantic Love Is Like
A friend of mine asked me to define romantic love. It’s a tough one, but if you really think about it… It’s kind of straightforward. I think there’s a distinct difference between loving someone and…
Everything I’ve Ever Learned About Everything In Under 300 Words
People are fundamentally good, though it may often seem otherwise. “Life is easy” and “life is hard” are equally true statements. Travel is probably overrated. Expanding your comfort zone isn’t. The longer you wait to…
3 Lessons I Learned While Backpacking
At this exact moment I’m heading into the future on an entirely clean slate. Coming off the completion of my degree, the end of a classic post study backpacking adventure, and the reparation of a…
Being A Beginner Is Better
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.” – Shunryu Suzuki The beginner’s mind is a beautiful thing. It is open to change, to the new, to…