"Perfectionism: refusal to accept any standard short of perfection" Throwing the towel is tempting, especially when you lose hope and inspiration. I used to do it a lot, not out of a sense of … [Read more...]
Free and homeless: the experiment – part 19
NYC is a lonely place, it's like a meditation retreat: there's lots of traffic and people, but in the end, you're on your own. I have all the time I need to remember... Here's a sad story that comes … [Read more...]
Free and homeless: the experiment – part 18
Another week in NYC. I'm feeling horrible these days, my black dog is here with me. Trying to improve your mood makes sense, up to a certain point, but when you reach rock bottom, surrendering and … [Read more...]
Free and homeless: the experiment – part 17
Back in NYC, after a week with the old Tibetan Master. The city's not a problem. My painful brain is. The transition from the quiet retreat place to New York was easy: I'm getting used to changing … [Read more...]
Free and homeless: the experiment – part 15
I've decided to hide from NYC for a week. There's a nice place to do that: a Buddhist retreat in the middle of nowhere. So… I took a break from New York city and I came back to this … [Read more...]
Burnout: a safety guide
"Burnout" Did you ever hear about that? According to wikipedia it's: "the experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest" If you're more visual, just picture a fly banging its head … [Read more...]
Free and homeless: the experiment – part 16
Still staying at the Buddhist center in the US. I remember leaving France to learn from an old master For those who didn't read my previous post (you should be ashamed): this fantastic article was … [Read more...]
Free and homeless: the experiment – part 14
Before dawn. It's 5:30 AM. Even New York manages to be quiet at this time. … [Read more...]
Free and homeless: the experiment – part 13
I've arrived in New York. This city doesn't care about me. It's 10 PM. The night has swallowed the only naturally occurring thing in New York: sunlight. Raging traffic, people walking … [Read more...]
5 reasons why you’re anxious all the time
And what you can do about it You hate when people tell you to relax. The worst part is...they're right. You should relax, but there's just no freaking way. … [Read more...]