How to Meditate I meditate for 20 minutes per day. I use a special meditation chair because it allows me to sit comfortably for the duration of the exercise. I sit cross-legged (Native style) or in a half-lotus. I place my palms on my lap. I close my eyes. I focus...
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Audit The Government’s Budget Annually
Why Government Budget Accountability Matters I watched Fox News for about ten minutes the other day because my friend was. My friend is politically liberal, so I asked him why he was watching Fox. He said he was trying to become more tolerant. I found that...
Haircuts And Other Jobs Better Left To The Pros
I got a haircut today, which is remarkable only because I decided to pay for it. I thought about busting out the clippers and doing it myself or calling up one of the homies and taking my chances. But I didn't do that. I went to the barber instead. He cleaned me up...
Routines: The 1 Secret To Proper Training and Nutrition
Why Are Training and Nutrition Important? Before discussing routines, let's discuss why training, nutrition, and overall fitness are important. Physical training is essential to a person's physical and mental health. Exercise burns calories, improves fitness, and...
2 Daily Practices to Become A Great Writer
I take it as a compliment when people tell me they want to be a writer. It implies that they see me as a writer. Being recognized as a writer feels good because I have worked hard at it. When people ask me for writing advice, I give them two tips. These two daily...
The Joys of Running Shirtless
I went running shirtless today. It wasn't particularly warm out. It was kind of chilly, actually. There was still some mist in the air from the rains. But I went running shirtless, anyway, because I could. It's liberating. Especially when no one else is...