Category Archives: Philosophy

Digging Happiness

Am I digging to discover something new and potentially valuable? Am I digging to create a distraction? Am I digging competitively? Am I digging to confirm the illusive nature of reality? Am I digging for beauty? Am I digging because … Continue reading

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Contradicting Happiness

How does one practice compassionate accountability? At first glance, it seems a multi-faceted contradiction – to hold one accountable for undelivered promises and inconsistent thought as encouraged Here, and to constructively help others overcome their problems and actively wish them … Continue reading

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An Oppressive Happiness

YEAR that trembled and reel’d beneath me! Your summer wind was warm enough, yet the air I breathed          froze me, A thick gloom fell through the sunshine and darken’d me, Must I change my triumphant songs? said I to myself, Must … Continue reading

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Delivering Consistent Happiness

This week I sent the following email to various city officials. Some (unnecessary to this post) details have been edited or deleted. DOUBLE STANDARDS AND FALSE PROMISES On Tuesday, August 12 I arrived at the Lake bus stop at 6:15am … Continue reading

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Choosing Happiness

This feels like a short post but it is important in that it reflects my thought process leading to a decision that will significantly change my day-to-day circumstance. NOTES: Option 1: Don’t Quit. Option 2: Quit. If I choose Option … Continue reading

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