The Guest House by Rumi
This being human is a guest house.Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness,some momentary awareness comesas an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all!Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,who violently sweep your houseempty of its furniture,still, treat each guest honorably.He may be clearing you outfor some new delight. The dark…
The Future of Blogging
As of today, blogging has been around for at least 25 years. But things have evolved a lot. What about the next 25 years? What does the future of blogging have in store for us? Big Picture Giveaway: Jump to the Answer (skip Forrest’s ranting)Practical Stuff for Bloggers: Jump to the Practicals (skip even more…
From Confinement to Freedom
Yesterday I heard the story of Sri Aurobindo. If you go look him up on Wikipedia, you’ll find a few brief sentences about his conversion from politics to philosophy and spirituality, but I was told a more detailed account of this conversion. We’ll pick the story up at his imprisonment Aurobindo, at one point in his…
Ineffable Thing(s)
There’s this … “thing”… we’re all after as human beings (perhaps beyond our own species, even). What do we call it? Happiness? Reality? God? Meaning?Joy?Fulfillment?The Universe?Purpose?The Answers? I don’t know. I do know that I find it everywhere (when I pay attention). “It” is somehow hidden, yet ubiquitously occupying obvious places. But we walk through life so blind, don’t…
Blogging Tools, Investments and Resources
If you’re ready to start blogging, and you need an experienced leader… I would recommend any of these courses below I also list several free tools, (and paid tools), and there are affiliate links included in this post– I’m sharing stuff I use and have found helpful. Be sure to read how to start a…
How to Write a Blog Post
In reality, learning how to write a blog post is easy. You just write. And you get better. What you wouldn’t know about the internet if you just arrived here, a full-fledged writer with exceptional talent is how to write things people want to read. This is where Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, and Content…
“The Way It Is” by William Stafford (There’s a Thread You Follow)
There’s a thread you follow. It goes amongthings that change. But it doesn’t change.People wonder about what you are pursuing.You have to explain about the thread.But it is hard for others to see.While you hold it you can’t get lost.Tragedies happen; people get hurtor die; and you suffer and get old.Nothing you do can stop…
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How to Start a Blog (in 15 Minutes)
There are a few types of thoughts that come up for me when I think about starting a blog: Inspirational Thoughts (and feelings)Strategic Thoughts (macro/big picture)Technical Details (microfocus)Futurist Mindsets (possible futures)All the tools and resources I use I’m specifically writing this post for a few friends who I’ve spoken to in the last couple of…
The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer
This work is owned by Oriah Mountain Dreamer. The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know…
Why are we here?
As many times I’ve thought about this question (at least 100,000 times), and as many times as I’ve come up with answers that felt reasonable… the truth is… I don’t know. I’m not sure. Mythologies, religions, and personal experiences color each of our imaginations as we search for our existential identities, purpose, and meaning.