I'm reading a book right now called "The Happiness Advantage" by Shawn Achor. It's a really good book, and the last chapter I read talked about a principal that he calls, "The 20 Second Advantage". He utilizes this technique when he wants to either become consistent with a good habit, or deter himself from a bad habit. He used the example of working out, and said that he wanted to get into a habit of exercising regularly in the morning - but, what he found...
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ” — Kahlil Gibran Several years ago, I had the amazing opportunity to travel to El Chalten, Argentina. My friend Brenda and I climbed a peak called Cerro Solo, and we spent 4 days traversing the Patagonian Ice Cap (the 3rd largest in the world). It was an incredible, indescribably amazing experience. Among other things, I dislocated my shoulder climbing Cerro...
“ Smile, breathe, and go slowly.” — Thich Nhat Hanh I know that I must not be the only one who finds it hard to "come back" to the world after being immersed in the wilderness for any length of time. As I plod down the final few miles to my car, I start to feel that familiar sense of anxiety. When I'm gone for a full day, or even on just an overnight trip, I sometimes don't take my phone off airplane mode for hours after...
