Every single day I stumble upon new productivity blogs praising tighter schedules and reduced sleep times. Their underlying philosophy seems to be: get more done and "become a better version of … [Read more...]
Judging? For what?
When given a choice between judging someone and understanding them, we often choose to judge because it's easier, and more socially comforting. I'm 100% guilty of opting for that, with others, … [Read more...]
Interview with Michaël Seïte-Karner
Gr0wing.com continues its organic development, as announced I will welcome more and more interventions from various people whose skills in Lifestyle Design are worth sharing on this blog. Today I’m … [Read more...]
Minimalism: an organic response
"There are quiet places also in the mind, but we build bandstands & factories on them. Deliberately—to put a stop to the quietness" — A. Huxley When I first read about the life and deeds of … [Read more...]
Digital Zen: the art of mindful computing
"Simplify, simplify." - Henri David Thoreau Early in the digital age, a PC was just a box adorned with a flickering prompt, its deep numeric silence made focus and reflexion possible. These … [Read more...]
Buddhism for absolute beginners: a tutorial
Understanding Buddhism, learning how to meditate...You might have contemplated the idea for a while, maybe even for years. Yet nobody told you what to begin with and you'd rather avoid falling into a … [Read more...]
7 Cheap and eco-friendly ways to upgrade your lifestyle
A quick glance on the news can easily convince anyone that the world as we knew it is on the brink of self-destruction. Some even wait for its final collapse to build a brand new system on the rubble … [Read more...]
57 challenging facts about life that could be yelled daily
Although life is still a complete mystery to me, I thought it'd be nice to share a bit of assertive confusion with you my readers, in the form of a random list of facts. Let me warn you: some of these … [Read more...]
The uprising of less
While the advertising industry still promotes a consumerist lifestyle (for obvious reasons), there is rising interest in slow, and less. You might have seen the #simplicity #frugality and … [Read more...]
I don’t know
Saying "I don't know" takes some guts, but it's the right answer, in most cases. And it's probably the healthiest thing to say, too. To others. To yourself. Before reality slams your projects on … [Read more...]