Conscious Living for a Chaotic Crazy World
In a couple weeks, Dune: Part 2 will be in the theaters.
I loved Part 1 and am anxiously waiting for opening night.
I first read Dune in the summer of 1980, when I was the same age as the main protagonist, 15 years old.
And like Paul, my father died when I was young and my mother raised me.
As a 15-year-old kid, Paul and Dune resonated with me.
Alright, word-warriors!
Feeling lost, facing hurdles, and need to navigate some life-changing conversations?
Same here, back in the day.
But hey, guess what helped me navigate those rough patches?
Not just hustle, but the very same principles I learned on the martial arts mat.
Yup, you heard that right.
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A few years ago, I saw a crazy picture.
I was sure it was Photoshopped.
It was a crow literally riding on the back of a bald eagle.
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Everest.
The name alone conjures images of frosted giants, bone-chilling winds, and the ultimate test of human grit.
But as each climber stood at the base, gazing at its icy crown, a different truth dawned on them:
Climbing Everest is less about the ascent and more about a series of rites of passage, a labyrinth of challenges that demand not just physical prowess but mental fortitude, emotional resilience, and a deep understanding of the rhythm of the mountain.
Forget the neat narratives of straight-line climbs.
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As the champagne fizz fades and the echoes of “Happy New Year!” die down, we’re often left with a fresh batch of resolutions, neatly wrapped in the optimism of a new beginning.
But what if, instead of simply hoping for the best, we prepared for the worst? That’s where the ancient Stoic practice of premeditatio malorum comes in.