Category: Happiness

I’m writing this post on the balcony of a condo in downtown Austin I moved into about a month ago. In my opinion it’s the about nicest view you could possibly get in the city. It’s a small condo, and from any room right now I can see the entire

We all find ways to distract ourselves. I know I do. Work is a good way to do it, so is staying busy, or drinking, or sex. What is it that we’re trying to distract ourselves from? Is it ourselves, anxiety, mortality – what? For me I think it is

Today was a pretty lazy day in Austin – with heat being just bearable enough to walk outside – so we walked to one of the most beautiful views of the city. The above photo was actually taken a few months ago, and astonishingly more buildings have been constructed since. There’s more

Tomorrow concludes the first month of my 12-month habit challenge. I can’t believe I’ve meditated (almost) every day of the last month. I’ve learned this: meditation only works for me when I’m in the right state.  Some days it’s complete torture to sit still for even 30 seconds, while others

What do you do when you can’t meditate? As I continue my challenge of daily meditation, some days are awesome. I get into a peaceful tranquil zone. I’m calm and centered. Some days suck. I fidget, scratch itches, adjust my seating. I can’t just sit still. Not even after several