We all could learn a lot more… FROM LESS! The constantly busy, hyper-consumerist paradigm clearly hasn’t increased our quality of life. As a society, we’re realizing that the lifestyle of more stuff, bigger houses, full schedules and staying busy is Read more…
“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 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 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, 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 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 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: 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 Read more…