For anyone interested, here is a link to my recent presentation at Humanitreehouse: Civil Rights Movement
I’ve heard of an idea differentiating b/w goal-setting & system-setting. I dig it. Systems may be better b/c you have a mechanism to reach the desired target, whereas goals can be limited b/c you remain in state of failure for long periods of time, which can be de-motivating. Systems are made up of smaller goals,…
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My girlfriend calls “manifest your reality,” talk a bunch of mumbo-jumbo haha; but, I believe there is a kernel of truth in the notion that we create the reality we experience. Jamie Wheal from the Flow Genome Project (FGP) says the notion that we control EVERYTHING in our reality is, indeed, magical thinking. Wheal indicates…
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My goals for the near future: Complete bachelor’s degree [May 2019] — this will provide foundation for entry into graduate school and a ‘Big Move’ to a new location which is more aligned with my [and my girlfriend, Stephanie’s] temperament/values. Sustainable living to steward the Earth/environment. Permaculture gardening w/various zones of interdependence. Get out of…
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These are very important Buddhist teachings. I strongly identify with the Bodhissatva notion that we inhabit Nirvana in each moment. I appreciate the idea of non-attainment..for, I am already what I want to become. This idea, coupled with a consistent mindfulness meditation practice is a righteous path to the cessation of suffering [VIBE]. Expansion a…
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Thomas Kuhn’s Structure of Scientific Revolutions is absolutely fascinating! Finally finished reading it all the way through after using as a source for a history of science research paper during Spring 2018 semester at school. I definitely plan to consult it as a reference text in the future and continue usage of it during a conference…
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As a result of going to numerous heavy metal, punk rock, electronic, hip-hop, etc. shows since high school, I’ve absorbed the worldview of Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect from the “Rave” culture. As stated, this began to form in high school and has since only strengthened as I’ve grown and learned more about how human…
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I found a very interesting Harvard study on emotional intelligence, check it out: https://hbr.org/2018/05/is-your-emotional-intelligence-authentic-or-self-serving On another note, I wanted to share some data from my Meyer’s-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) survey, taken as guided by Augusta University’s career services. For the record, I’ve yet to locate/create my dream career, but I am steadily making advances toward…
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I’ve shared this story with close family a few times, recently, & thought it’d be cool to blog. During childhood, my grandparents (who had large part in rearing me) used to travel about an hour to a flea market on weekends to set up & sell things for cash. My grandfather was an electrician and…
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