Does the secret to a good life lie in achieving the ideal balance between control and surrender?
Author: Michael Carty
Writer. Artist. Tweeter.
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.
Make it exemplary
Make it exemplary. Three simple but demanding words. They challenge us to do our best in whatever we do.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MJCarty 