Archive for the 'Dissecting Problems' Category
Note: this is a condensed version of a longer essay.
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So, the basis of all desires is to be Who-We-Are, the way we are meant to be. Being Who-We-Are is the key to living a fulfilling life.
That seems obvious, but in reality we often do acts that not only prevent us to be Who-We-Are, but take [...]
September 12th, 2008 | Posted in Best Practices, Decision Making, Dissecting Problems, Happiness, Know Yourself, Short Posts | 14 Comments
Here is an essay on understanding the core of our desires, and an observation on what it means to grow.
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So far, I established that living a fulfilling life is one’s ultimate goal, and the way to do it is to focus on the path.
To be fulfilled on [...]
September 9th, 2008 | Posted in Dissecting Problems, Know Yourself, Realizing Your Potential, Society | 14 Comments
This is a digest version of a longer essay. If you like it, explore it in full detail.
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“Do what you love to do.” I’m sure you’ve read it before.
But do you really feel like it?
If not, that doesn’t mean that you are lazy or coward. It simply means you are too depleted [...]
August 25th, 2008 | Posted in Dissecting Problems, Happiness, Realizing Your Potential, Short Posts | 18 Comments
Here’s an examination of a situation when one can’t even do what he/she loves. And talking about solutions and rewarding activities leave you overwhelmed and unmotivated. It turns out that you have to first make room in your life, before you can invite goodness to come in.
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August 25th, 2008 | Posted in Dissecting Problems, Happiness, Realizing Your Potential | 20 Comments
Note: This is a digest version of a longer essay on preparing yourself for an encounter with your soulmate.
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Here are 4 areas in which you can work on to become a person fit, ready and available for an encounter with your soulmate.
Be Self Sufficient. If you’re looking to fill your loneliness, you’ll only find [...]
August 10th, 2008 | Posted in Best Practices, Dissecting Problems, Romantic Relationships, Short Posts | 9 Comments
Looking for that special someone? Finding a soulmate remains a formidable challenge for many of us. The good news, however, is that it’s possible. Many of us have found that someone. Here’s my take on how I prepared myself for that special encounter.
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No, [...]
August 10th, 2008 | Posted in Best Practices, Dissecting Problems, Romantic Relationships | 5 Comments
Note: This is a digest version of a longer essay on goal-setting. If you agree with the points made here, read the original to understand all the whys and hows.
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The common approach to setting and pursuing goals has a potential to keep you away from living a joyful, satisfying life.
See if any of the 7 [...]
July 29th, 2008 | Posted in Career and Your Calling, Decision Making, Dissecting Problems, Mission/Goal-Setting, Short Posts | 4 Comments
We all know that we ought to “do what we love to do.” Yet, a common misunderstanding prevents us from actually implementing. This essay takes away the fluff and uncovers the essence, the real truth about what it is that gives us life.
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Many of us [...]
July 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Best Practices, Career and Your Calling, Decision Making, Dissecting Problems, Happiness, Mission/Goal-Setting, Realizing Your Potential | 17 Comments
Note: this is the digest version of the extended essay analyzing how self-esteem is the root cause of all personal problems.
All your personal struggles boil down to the single cause: a faulty self-esteem.
The lower the esteem, the more fearful you become. It permeates in all areas: learning (all growing involves risk), school or job performance, [...]
July 20th, 2008 | Posted in Dissecting Problems, Good Habits, Bad Habits, Happiness, Know Yourself, Short Posts | 1 Comment
Just as I wrote my big essay on self-esteem, I encountered an event that triggered a discovery and healing of where my own self-esteem was damaged. It’s a rather personal tale, but let me use it to illustrate how you can mend the foundation of your mind.
My Son’s Fall
A few days ago, I was [...]
July 11th, 2008 | Posted in Ari's Personal Stories, Dissecting Problems, Mental Health | 5 Comments