“Beauty is the purgation of superfluities.” – Michelangelo This quote by Michelangelo epitomizes the idea of Essentialism. What the Renaissance man meant by that poetic phrase was this: beauty is the removal of the unnecessary. All aspects of beauty, all aspects of a beautiful life, simply emerge when we let Read more…
Most people literally throw their lives away because of this… They waste their time and energy on things they can’t control, while neglecting the things they DO have control of. If you want to step off of the sidelines and actually engage in life, you need to understand the concept Read more…
We humans have this weird tendency to repress parts of ourselves… Depending on what beliefs or identity labels we cling to, we judge and repress all that doesn’t fit in with our chosen facade. Many people repress their spiritual self, or even their emotional self. Then you have the spiritual Read more…
I just had an “I made it” moment. Digitally, I was on a conference call. But physically, I was on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, with my bare feet on the grass, the sun shining on my face, looking out at some of the most stunning landscapes I’d ever Read more…
What’s your love language? Have you ever thought about it? Love is Universal. But it can be expressed in many ways. Though love is our essence, sometimes things get lost in translation. That’s why it’s crucial to understand the different kinds of love languages. We all yearn for love. We Read more…
“It’s not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential.” – Bruce Lee The key to success, the key to peace of mind, the key to making your dreams come true ultimately boils down to one thing: focusing on the essential. Simplicity, minimalism and the like may Read more…
This is a short story. It’s my dedication to the city of Portland, Oregon. Not only that, it’s a reminder that everything (yes, everything) has some degree of awareness. Enjoy. – Stevie P I have seen a lot. Though I haven’t moved – physically moved that is – I have Read more…
I believe I can fly. I believe I can touch the sky. Those words shaped a generation of 90’s kids, and extended to include everyone who doesn’t live under a rock. You may have been inspired by it, as I know I have, but have you really understood the deeper Read more…