Increasingly, we are voting with our dollars, ceasing to fill the holes in our souls with plastic stuff, and living more lightly on a highly-burdened eco-system.
Living
the divine law of the ugly chair, hot shopping and nyc love
Them: “But what will we sit on?” Me: “Sit on the floor. Pile up on the couch. You’ll figure it out. The sooner you get rid of it, the sooner the right chair will show up.
what’s the best change you made to the place you live?
I’m habitual Purger of Stuff. Can’t stand clutter. Nic nacs give me hives.
How to make the most of being toast: embracing burnout
I’m devoted to tending the fire of knowledge, to blazing my own trail. Burn out is a natural part of shining. Naturally. I welcome it now.
for rage-babes, flakes and tyrants: get over it
“So… what changed?” I asked her. “You two were barely speaking at one point.” “We just decided to get over it,” she shrugged. “You know, just let it go. So we did.”
what does learning feel like?
Great. Just what I want… to go camping in the same vicinity as some yahoos with a Winchester in their cooler.
the power of being positively doubtful
Before almost every stage gig I have a mini moment of doubt and think to myself, “I really hope I can be of some use here,” Or, “If this crowd doesn’t laugh in the first three minutes, I’m cooked.”
be unabashedly proud of what you positively need
#2: You have to laugh at my jokes. Because, it’s a fact, on most occasions, I am one witty rascal mamacita. And if you’re not laughing at my jokes, then you better have your own wicked sense of humour to fill the laugh gap.
what failures are you grateful for?
If I hadn’t been rejected from art school, I wouldn’t have written my 1st book. If I’d gotten that gig with the big publishing house, I wouldn’t have met the Dalai Lama. If I’d stayed in my last company, I wouldn’t be writing the White Hot Truth.
5 rules for life
You feel, therefore you are. Your desired feelings should be the basis of your goals and strategic planning. Every dream is based on a desired feeling; focus on your inner state first and your outer reality has a better chance of lining up with your ideals.
minutiae + life: old soul ink interview
Her Q: Which bits matter least {in your life}? My A: The peer pressure to be on Twitter and optimize search words. The dust bunnies beneath my desk.
