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Author: Michael Carty

Writer. Artist. Tweeter.
Jun 25, 2022Jun 24, 2022Michael Carty

Some kind of surrender?

Does the secret to a good life lie in achieving the ideal balance between control and surrender?

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Jun 18, 2022Jun 14, 2022Michael Carty

Glorify

Could the behaviours, thoughts and values that you glorify be doing you more harm than good? A short and simple post inspired by some wise words from Sahil Bloom.

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Jun 11, 2022Jun 6, 2022Michael Carty

Make it exemplary

Make it exemplary. Three simple but demanding words. They challenge us to do our best in whatever we do.

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Jun 4, 2022Jun 2, 2022Michael Carty

Mental health first response

What is your first response when you think of mental health issues? This post is inspired by some beautiful words from Gurprriet Siingh on his mental health journey.

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May 28, 2022May 28, 2022Michael Carty

No words?

Words fail me. Some words on nature, depression, music – and things that we really must try to put into words, no matter how hard it might be.

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May 21, 2022May 31, 2022Michael Carty

Yesterday was a lesson

Yesterday was a lesson. Whether you choose to learn from it or to ignore it is entirely in your gift. This choice is a miracle of life.

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May 14, 2022May 31, 2022Michael Carty

You can keep that flame burning

Life ought never to lose its capacity to surprise or to inspire. This post is inspired by words from Johnny Marr and DJ Food.

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May 7, 2022May 3, 2022Michael Carty

Listen without prejudice

To focus intently on just one sense is often to experience it anew. To listen – truly to listen – to another soul is to listen without prejudice.

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Apr 30, 2022May 31, 2022Michael Carty

Waiting for the sun

What is good in your world, right now? This is a short and simple little post about appreciating the tiny things that are so easy to overlook, but which can mean the world to you.

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Apr 23, 2022Apr 23, 2022Michael Carty

Listen to understand

Lex Fridman’s epic podcast with Rick Rubin includes some great words on listening to understand. When another soul speaks to you, listen with compassion and empathy, listen to understand.

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