We like to think we can make a difference and change the world. We like to think that our actions produce outcomes that can change the world for the better. But the reality is: We can’t change the world with the intent to change the world. Forcing change upon the world is silly – even …
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Monday Motivation for March 16, 2015
What we release to the world, we get back eventually. That means everything we say, do, think, and feel comes back to us full circle. Knowing that, why wouldn’t we say nice things, do kind acts, think positive thoughts, and feel happy most days? We are not perfect, so we are going to mess up …
7 Simple Foods That Help With Digestion
Since this is the Year of the Gut (I mean Goat…Year of the Goat), let’s review some simple foods that help with digestion. We often hear about the newly discovered superfoods that will cure all our needs. (Remember Inca Tea And The Purple Corn Movement?) Although superfoods are indeed suped-up, nutrient dense, and often delicious options, such …
Will You Be Your Valentine?
Whether you’re a an avid fan or despise the upcoming holiday, Valentine’s Day is coming. And that means two things: chocolate and depression. Many people are excited that for one day in February it is totally excusable to overdose on candy and sugar (so long as it’s heart-shaped). Then there’s those who abhor the color red …
Inca Tea And The Purple Corn Movement
This article is another one of those “boy meets Peruvian hiking guide, Peruvian hiking guide introduces boy to magical purple corn tea, boy’s life is changed forever” stories. You know, one of those… I joke because this story is far from typical. It is a story of life transformation and the desire to share an …
I Haven’t Used Soap In Two Months And Look What It’s Done To Me
If you read the article, 10 Disgusting Ways To Create Less Waste, you may remember disgusting way #5: Don’t use soap in the shower. Soaps, body washes, and scrubs all come with packaging and substances that are essentially wasted. Aside from decreasing waste, I stopped using soap in the shower for the same reason I stopped …
10 Disgusting Ways To Create Less Waste
There are plenty of ways to reduce the amount of stuff we consume each day. Eat less, carpool to work, bring reusable bags to the grocery store – we’ve heard ’em all. In my article, Practical Ways To Save The World: How To Make A Difference Every Day, I list a bunch of ways we …
Practical Ways To Save The World: How To Make A Difference Every Day
Looking for ways you can make a difference in the world? It’s easier than you think. So often, we get trapped in the idea that we must perform large acts – the grand gestures of philanthropy – in order to make a difference. This is just not true. You don’t need to go to Africa and …
10 Time-Savers That Eliminate Chores
Hate chores? Me too. Sometimes it can be very satisfying to clean your house when you have the time; but there is the kicker – when do you have the time? Chores are necessary, mundane tasks that keep you from doing the things that enrich your life. Personally, I would rather be hiking ridges, diving …