"You need to build an ability to just be yourself and not be doing something" - Louis CK Between the time when you send a text asking a girl on a date and the moment when she responds, there's a long … [Read more...]
Learned fearlessness
During the civil wars in feudal Japan, an invading army would quickly sweep into a town and take control. In one particular village, everyone fled just before the army arrived - everyone except the … [Read more...]
This could totally be you
The professional sailor, the astrophysicist, the philosopher, the enlightened meditator...They worked their way towards what they loved, some had to fight the Status Quo, some crossed seas of broke, … [Read more...]
A Woman’s take on long distance relationships
Editor's note: This is a guest post from Vilma Blanchemain - my wife. In reading Gaël's account about long distance relationships (our love story). I couldn't help myself asking him if it was okay … [Read more...]
How to build a successful long distance relationship
I'm not a dating specialist, those who know me personally could confirm, but there's something I managed to accomplish lately (I should say "we" because my wife did 50% of the job): having a … [Read more...]
My cat’s instructions to the human race
My cat is a bastard. Actually he's not my cat, he's my stepdaughter's cat. And he's not really a bastard either, just a selfish little guy that doesn't compromise with people's expectations. He has … [Read more...]
Garbage VS Fuel for growth
"When the world is filled with dissatisfaction, transform adverse conditions into the path of enlightenment" - Lojong slogan Is it an argument with my wife or a chance to clear the air with her … [Read more...]
3 Core Habits To Keep Your Mind Strong In the Chaos
I recently talked to a good buddy of mine, he's a Tibetan Buddhist Monk, a fantastic person who devotes 100% of his time helping others. As we exchanged news about our common friends (that's a lot … [Read more...]
Define Your Life Goals in 15 Minutes (or less)
In my apartment, the fridge was only a few steps away from the couch, but it feels like a marathon to someone that has no particular interest for anything. That person was me, I spent my first fifteen … [Read more...]
My Top 10 Tips to Quit Smoking Forever
In my early 20's I'd smoke about two packs of Marlboros a day, (up to four when I had done drugs). I loved it, I loved watching the sunset with a cigarette in my hand and I'd savor every single … [Read more...]