This is a blog about life
...and not sucking at it.
No, this isn't a blog solely dedicated to complaining. There will be some ranting and raving, but mostly I will be sharing thoughts and ideas that I honestly believe can improve our lives and create a better world. At the core of all my suggestions on self-growth and improvement, you will find these three actions: Thinking, Loving, and Breathing.
THINK
Stimulate your mind: learn something new, teach yourself something, read a book, keep a journal, take a class, go to a library, watch a documentary. Challenge yourself. Step outside of your comfort zone. Exercise your brain. (And NO, reading about stupid Kim Kardashian, or any other imbecilic celebrity, does NOT count).
Look within yourself, pay attention to how your words and actions affect others, both directly and indirectly. Put the fucking smartphone away, pay more attention, be more self-aware and be more considerate of others and your surroundings.
If we all spent more time THINKING (and less time texting) about our lives and our actions, we would live in a very different world.
LOVE
Practice love in all its forms. Be kind and polite to others, say "good morning/afternoon/evening", smile to strangers, donate your time and money, be selfless, be gentle to all life forms. Tell your family, friends and significant other that you love them often- they won't get tired of hearing it; and be appreciative of others who love you and show you kindness. Stop being a wasteful, consummerist tool, and spend more time loving the planet you live on. Be thankful. Be optimistic. Be patient. LOVE.
BREATHE
Look away from your computer. Put the phone down. Log out of Facebook. Rise above all the keyboard warriors and internet trolls fanning the flames of a pointless, stupid Twitter war. Actually step away from your desk during your break or lunch time. Go for a walk, however short it is, and take some deep breaths. Experience the world around you.
Cut back on the news. Meditate. Turn off the lights and light a candle. Enjoy silence. Spend time with real people. Slow down, relax, disconnect. BREATHE.
Think. Love. Breathe.
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