Words of wisdom brought to you by an insane person. 40 Ways to Feel More Alive. “I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.”
~Joseph Campbell As I write this, I am two hours away from my first weekly acting class in Los Angeles. I’ve been here for almost two years now, and though I loved Community Theater as a kid, I never so much as researched acting classes until a couple weeks back. I frequently said I wanted to do it, along with painting classes, which I’m starting next week, but I always made excuses not to start either.
I was too busy. The list went on and on, but I realized the last two were the big ones for me. Also, I hesitate to give large amounts of time to hobbies I have no intention of pursuing professionally. I realized last month, however, that I want to prioritize more of the things that make me feel passionate and excited—and not just occasionally, but regularly. I don’t know if these classes are “leading” anywhere.
26 Rules To Live By That'll Help Ease Your Overthinking Problem. Here’s my advice to you… 1.
Smile to strangers. First of all, it makes you appear more confident. And as if this wasn’t reason enough, it also makes you appear more approachable (this is especially true at parties). There was a study that showed that people will perceive you to be smarter if your normal facial expression is a smile, as opposed to a grin. 2.
And I don’t mean the people that are your superiors. 3. We all interpret things in different ways and this can create a lot of confusion. 4. This also applies to situations in which you’re having a disagreement with someone. 5. You can talk to me about social inequality, racism, sexism, etc. all you want but I’ll still be 100% confident about this. 6. We all know how frustrating it is to make an effort and not see any results. 7. This one is incredibly cliché but, at the same time, incredibly true. A Father's Instructions for Life. 50 Life Secrets and Tips.
Memorize something everyday.Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment.
Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.Develop an endless curiosity about this world.Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Stop and observe all of the little things as completely unique events.
Try new things. Read “Zen and the Art of Happiness” by Chris Prentiss.This book will give you the knowledge and instruction to be happy at all times regardless of the circumstances. The 20 Things You Need To Let Go To Be Happy. Everyone has one common goal in life: to achieve true happiness.
The biggest factor holding us back from achieving our dreams is, simply and sadly, our own selves. We put limitations on ourselves everyday, whether intentionally or unintentionally. There are so many ways we can alleviate these restraints. Remember, life can either be something you embrace or something you hide from. Stop making things complicated and just live your life.
Let’s take a look at the things you need to let go of in order to become a happier person. 1. Who gives a sh*t what other people think? 2. Anger will eat at you from the inside. “Life becomes easier when you learn to accept an apology you never got.” 3. There is only one person’s opinion you should be concerned with when it comes to your body and that is you. 4. There is no such thing as a perfect partner, so throw your checklist out the window.