On Time, or the Persistent Delusion That Any of This Makes Sense
[cs_content _p=’725′][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_text _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]We fervently believe in the existence of karma, the inevitable suffering of the wicked, and the imminent arrival of cosmic justice, poised to sever the arrogant smile on every corrupt individual’s face. But we are not in the business of selling you bedtime stories. The Uncomfortable […]
The Risk of Mistaking this for Enlightenment or an Excuse to Give Up
[cs_content _p=’710′][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_text _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]Let’s be clear: this is not a philosophy of surrender. This isn’t some zen koan about accepting everything with peaceful detachment. This isn’t a self-help guide to finding inner peace through radical acceptance. And it’s definitely not permission to roll over and quit. The Momentary Pause […]
On Failure and the Art of Eating Pavement with Style
[cs_content _p=’715′][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_text _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]Success is fine. It’s even nice sometimes. We are not opposed to it. Let’s get that out of the way up front, like a polite nod to an acquaintance before diving into a conversation about something far more interesting. The Democratic Nature of Face-Plants Write your […]
On the Unpleasant Reality That Some People Get Away with Being Awful
[cs_content _p=’721′][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_text _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]We fervently believe in the existence of karma, the inevitable suffering of the wicked, and the imminent arrival of cosmic justice, poised to sever the arrogant smile on every corrupt individual’s face. But we are not in the business of selling you bedtime stories. The Uncomfortable […]
Kindness and the Art of Not Getting Murdered
Oh, lovely. Another post about kindness. I can practically hear you rolling your eyes from here. “But Alice,” you say, clutching your crystals and organic fair-trade coffee, “violence is never the answer!” Tell that to the jackass who thinks your personal space is a suggestion. Let’s clarify that kindness does not equate to stupidity. Yes, […]