“Is This It?” (And other uncomfortable questions)
What’s the cure for the quiet desperation of a perfect life?
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The small big things I’m proud of
Nothing on this list is ‘Instagrammable,’ and that’s exactly why these are the things I’m most proud of.
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Be Whole-assed
Why would a meditation teacher tell his students to be “Whole-assed”? Read on to find out.
The Rules of the Universe, According to Me
You aren’t broken and you don’t need fixing; you just need to learn how to wake up. Discover the 9 rules for silencing the static and reclaiming your life from the “mind puppy.”
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The Puppy Paradox … don’t settle for less (or let it drive)
You are not the puppy – why are you letting it drive? Time to stop settling for less and claim Uncle Alan’s promise of how life could be lived.
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Taking Care of Business: A Monk’s Way Forward
23 years as a monk taught me that ‘Maximum Humanity’ requires two things: Taking Care of Business in the world, and an unshakable inner rightness. Many are masters of the business; a handful have found the connection; very few have both.
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What You Resist Persists
Ever wake up at 2 a.m. with catastrophising thoughts already rampant? I spent decades feeding the phantom of fear until I finally stopped the fight—and watched it die.
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The “Someday” Trap
It’s the most sophisticated way we have of missing our own lives.
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A message to your younger self
If you’re exhausted from over-thinking every possible bump in the road, this message is for you.
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Why are you doing this?
When the mud of life gets deep, inspiration alone won’t save you. A solid enough Why in your pocket will keep your feet moving when the wind picks up.
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