Is Joy Better Than Love? What I’ve Learned About Life So Far
Is Joy better than Love? I don't know. But I know I like the idea of joy better than love. Here's why: Imagine sitting…
What is “Spirituality?”
"What is Spirituality?" The word “spiritual” carries wildly different connotations depending on whom you ask. To me…
If Life Sucks, Upgrade Your C.O.R.E.
Sometimes life sucks, and it's usually because I've inverted my C.O.R.E. This is a simple life hack, but if you're tr…
The Joyful Journey: Brainwashing Myself for the Good of the Universe
Brainwashing gets a bad rap. "Reprogramming" sounds better, but they mean the same thing: Forcing someone, against th…
The Ultimate Question: Exploring the Mystery of “Y.O.U.”
"The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything is..." — Deep Thought, The Hitchhiker's Guide…
Drops of Paint on an Endless Black Canvas
This photo was taken by Mike Collins, the astronaut you've never heard of from the first moon landing, Apollo 11. He sta…
The “S.Ex.I.E.R. Curve” Explains Exactly How to Be Successful in Life
The "SExIER Curve" is best understood with the following story: Imagine you’re walking down the street enjoying a bea…
Self-Help Minus Bullshit: 7 Steps In Every Success Book Ever Written
Bullshit is everywhere. It stinks up politics, news, TV, school, religion, and of course, many self-help books. Se…
The Secret to Happiness That No One Wants to Admit
I spent my entire life searching for the secret to happiness. I was fascinated by the topic. I had been a self-descr…
Quickie: Treat Your Mind Like Your Body
“Quickies” are short but satisfying bursts of wisdom in under two minutes. Everyone understands two simple rules of …
5 Cold Shower Benefits That Will Change Your Life
Taking cold showers will make you a better person. Yes, that’s a bold statement, but I’m certain of it. I myself have…
Affirmations: Powerful Psychological Tools or Woo Woo Bullshit?
[The following article was written in January 2017. An update of the year's progress will be posted next week to my emai…
Affirmation Experiment: The Mule Unloaded
Hello. It’s me again, the Mule. The Unknown called me out in a post you have have seen about the Affirmation Experiment…
4 Ways to “Hack” Your Affirmations
"People don't have trouble with goals, they have trouble defining their goals." The Mule is one of my closest friends, …
Affirmation Experiment: Enter the Mule
One of my dreams when I started the Affirmation Experiment was to find a close friend of mine — someone I've known for y…
Dear Mom and Dad: Magic Mushrooms Cured My Depression
Dear Mom and Dad, You’ve no doubt seen a great deal of changes in my life over the last three years. Despite never bein…
The SExIER Curve: The Seed and The Gardener
If you haven't read about "The S.Ex.I.E.R Curve," please do, because the following story will make a lot more sense. …
The Great Affirmations Experiment: Chapter 1
What is the Great Affirmation Experiment? If someone told you that you could change your life with one sentence, would …
Self-Understanding: Because Self-Help (Often) Sucks
I've never liked the terms “self-help” and “self-improvement.” Both bring too much baggage and too many unanswered ques…
A Message from a Mind on Magic Mushrooms
When people describe magic mushroom trips, they never do it right. They always focus on the visuals, which are the least…
