Life Has No Meaning. And That’s Why It’s So Wonderful
Existential freedom emerges when you realize life has no inherent meaning. The absence of cosmic purpose creates space for personal meaning-making
Blindfolded
Operating blindfolded reveals how much we depend on assumptions versus direct perception. Removing sight amplifies everything else—here's what emerges
We’re Gods. Really.
Modern humans possess god-like powers compared to ancestors—instant communication, infinite knowledge, flight, disease elimination. We're gods who forgot
Decoys
I love playing pool. Like in pool billiards, you know. Back when I was a student, pool was just entering Romania, as a new and somehow [...]
What If Life Is Just A Giant Scuba Diving Session?
Life as scuba diving metaphor reveals immersion principles. Breathing underwater requires trust in equipment—living requires faith in process
The Hammer Effect
When holding hammer, everything looks like nail. Tool shapes perception dangerously—methodology determines what you can see
Tiny Buddha – The Book, Interview with Lori Deschene
Tiny Buddha founder Lori Deschene interviewed. Book discussion explores mindfulness platform evolution—community wisdom documented
Happy Accidents
Accidents create unexpected benefits occasionally. Happy mistakes reveal possibilities planning misses—serendipity rewards those prepared to notice
Brute Force or A Gentle Touch
Force versus gentleness determines outcomes. Power approaches work differently—soft touch often accomplishes what force can't
The Master and You
Mastery relationship explored deeply. Teacher-student dynamic reveals growth principles—external master awakens internal knowing
39 Things
39 reflections marking 39 years. Birthday inventory creates retrospective wisdom—age accumulates lessons worth documenting