Sunday Music: Living The Dream (Sturgill Simpson)

Malcolm Gladwell casually dropped a reference to the time he exclusively listened to Sturgill Simpson’s Metamodern Sounds in Country Music during his interview with Rick Rubin.  You probably already know I’m a big fan of Gladwell and Simpson (click those links if you didn’t).  I love(d) that record and have been down the rabbit hole … Continue reading Sunday Music: Living The Dream (Sturgill Simpson)

How The Dalai Lama Gets Rid Of Guilt (Spoiler: He Doesn’t)

Here’s how the Dalai Lama gets rid of regret, guilt, and shame: he doesn’t. Wait, what? An elderly monk asked the Dalai Lama about his physically active yoga practice and if it should be continued at his advanced age. The Dalai Lama advised, “Nah bro, you’re too old for that stuff. Act your age” (or … Continue reading How The Dalai Lama Gets Rid Of Guilt (Spoiler: He Doesn’t)

Different Meanings For The Same Events

Everybody comes back from vacation and inventories their frustrations and failures, right? Just me? I’m an optimist (or so I tell myself). I’m working on the list of positive things to focus on too. This James Clear quote sums up the backward-looks well: Different meanings can be assigned to the same events. Look for evidence … Continue reading Different Meanings For The Same Events