by Ben Fairbrother | Feb 10, 2019 | Equanimity
Emotions are Complicated, But There is a Trick to Mastering Them Emotions are Complicated, But There is a Trick to Mastering Them Do you get wrapped up uncomfortable emotions for longer than you’d like? Are you having trouble moving on from feeling angry or...
by Ben Fairbrother | Jan 27, 2019 | Equanimity
Problems Are Gifts, Are You Accepting Them? Problems Are Gifts, Are You Accepting Them? Problems. We all have them, and it seems each day adds more to the collection. Life is full of unique obstacles and challenges wherever we turn, and whatever we do. Sometimes we...
by Ben Fairbrother | Jun 26, 2018 | Personal Growth
Some philosophies, such as Buddhism, say that attachment is the root of all suffering, but what do they mean exactly? What is the mechanism? How does it cause suffering? The foundation of this idea is the impermanence of all things: since nothing lasts forever, if we...
by Ben Fairbrother | May 6, 2018 | Personal Growth
How to Break the Cycle of Complaining How to Break the Cycle of Complaining Sometimes I find myself slipping into a cycle of negativity, this could be as moderate as being irritated and complaining or as severe as depression or anxiety. I’ve noticed that regardless of...
by Ben Fairbrother | Apr 13, 2018 | Personal Growth
6 Things I Learned from 90 Days Without Alcohol, Added Sugar, Caffeine, or Cannabis 6 Things I Learned from 90 Days Without Alcohol, Added Sugar, Caffeine, or Cannabis It’s December 17th, the morning after a great wedding, I wake up hungover in a hotel room and see a...
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