Ones positive emotions are tenuous, fleeting and inextricably linked to value systems. That is to say, that one must have faith in ideals, certain beliefs and values. All of this pertains as to how you perceive, interact and cope with the world around you. Faith is embodied wisdom. And through this faith in something bigger […]
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Meaning, Value and The Worth of Man
How does one orient themselves in the world? This is one of the great questions of our time. If you’re born into a western country, like myself, you’re all the more likely to have been raised, even if nominally religious, from a secular worldview. This is to say that data and evidence trumps all else, […]
Rethinking The Pursuit Of Pleasure
We need to rethink how we culturally view pleasure. Look around you. I’m sure you will find most of the cultural value systems align with chasing that juicy little hedonic carrot. Whether it be pleasure in the form of a bottle (alcohol), a pill (take your pick) or a screen (pornography or Instagram), it’s pretty […]
The Power of Change
Change. A scary word to some. An exciting one to others. Yet, every single one us has to encounter change through out our lifetime. The power of change is ever present and ever powerful, lets ponder this in a little more detail. Your kids will move out, the government will change, your parents will die, […]
5 Simple Tips For Better Money Management
Welcome! Today we are going to discuss a somewhat taboo subject – money. Disclaimer, I am not a financial professional. These are just some tips which I have learnt to be effective tools for my own personal financial journey. It is also worth mentioning that I am in Australia and have previously lived in Canada, […]
What Would My Last Words Be?
If i was on my death bed and someone asked me to sum up life, it would be something like this. Life is hard, life is beautiful and it is perfect in all its forms. Its going to be tough, and its better that way. You will learn from the pain, comfort is a disease. […]
Joe Rogan and The Global Awakening
Two days ago i sat in a sauna here in Melbourne, Australia. In this particular sauna there were two other men sitting along side me. Each of us was of differing age groups. One was, i would have guessed, in his early 50s, the other i know is in his mid 30s and i am […]
Drowning – By M L Wood
“My flooded mind swims with thoughts of you, Drowning in a blissful love, I cling to them like a raft.” – M L Wood
Share Your Medicine – By M L Wood
“I believe most people have their own inner song to sing to the world, a form of medicine. Yet most go to their graves with that song still within them. To me, that’s tragic.” – M L Wood
Bearing My Soul – by M L Wood
“The only real thing I am good at, is bearing my soul.” – M L Wood
The Growth Philosophy 