The Little Guide to Contentedness by Leo 18 May 2012 at 1:31pm
‘He who is contented is rich.’ ~Lao Tzu Post written by Leo Babauta. There has been little in my life that has made as much an impact as learning to be content — with my life, where I am, what I’m doing, what I have, who I’m with, who I am. This little trick changes [...] The 9-5 Guide to Staying Active by guest 15 May 2012 at 9:00am
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Matt Madeiro of Make Every Day Count. Let?s see if this rings any bells. When the clock hits 8, I sit. I plop back in my rolling chair, crack open the laptop on my desk, and spend the next nine hours with my butt glued firmly to [...] Three Little Habits to Find Focus by Leo 10 May 2012 at 11:42am
‘Distraction is the only thing that consoles us for miseries and yet it is itself the greatest of our miseries.’ ~Blaise Pascal Post written by Leo Babauta. I’ll be the first to admit that I fall victim to the trap of the Internet — a wonderful empowering tool that can fill your day with distractions, [...] How to Live Well by Leo 7 May 2012 at 1:59pm
‘Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.’ ~Seneca Post written by Leo Babauta. I’m not a rich man, nor do I fly around the world and drink champagne with famous people in exotic locales, nor do I own a sports car or SUV or a yacht. And yet, [...] What I?ve Learned About Learning by Leo 3 May 2012 at 9:07am
‘We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself.’ ~Lloyd Alexander Post written by Leo Babauta. I am a teacher and an avid learner, and I’m passionate about both. I’m a teacher because I help Eva homeschool our kids — OK, [...] The 39th Lesson by Leo 30 Apr 2012 at 9:05am
Post written by Leo Babauta. Today (April 30) is my 39th Un-un-birthday, and as usual, the day is a good day to pause and reflect. Last year I wrote 38 Life Lessons I?ve Learned in 38 Years, and people seemed to find some use in it. This year, I thought I’d share an additional lesson [...] How to Fail at Habits by Leo 24 Apr 2012 at 11:28am
Post written by Leo Babauta. Before I learned how to change habits, I was stuck. I kept trying to change various habits — running, eating healthier, waking earlier, getting out of debt, ending procrastination — and I kept failing. I got very good at failing, in fact. Looking back on those days, given the power [...] Webinar: How I Used the Power of Bad Habits to Change My Life by Leo 23 Apr 2012 at 8:00am
Post written by Leo Babauta. Yesterday I conducted a free webinar, “How I Used the Power of Bad Habits to Change My Life“, and the video is below. The webinar was held Mon. April 23), and in it I talked about my struggle with bad habits, why bad habits are so powerful, and how I [...] Crazy Talk: The Do-What-You-Love Guide by Leo 19 Apr 2012 at 11:36am
‘Everything you can imagine is real.’ ~Pablo Picasso Post written by Leo Babauta. When I wrote the first words of this blog, more than five years ago, I had no idea those few keystrokes would change my life. I thought I was doing nothing more than reflecting on the changes that had been happening in [...] Why We Overplan by Leo 17 Apr 2012 at 8:40am
‘A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.’ ~Lao Tzu Post written by Leo Babauta. There is something about my mind, and many people’s minds, that is overly optimistic. We think we can do so much each day, and so we overplan. We fill our plans with so much, confident [...]
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ADAPTING TO CHANGE:
I have had a strange week this week, one of which has been several battles over certain changes. I don't refer specifically to major changes in my life, but little events that happen each week and for some strange reason haven't been happening this week. As a consequence of these changes I've had to change my routine. This has thrown out my good sense of equilibrium.
I have practiced for some years to keep changes into check and avoid them controlling my next action. But inevitably... too many at once and a sense of confusion arises.
This confusion is allowed to rise as you understand the reason for it. Adapting to change is not easy to cope with.
This next story has a strange twist. Please read it first and I'll elaborate later.
BELIEF!
There was a well-educated man who solemnly announced to his friends that he would never believe anything which he could not understand.
An old farmer overheard the remark, turned to the young intellectual and said, "As I went into town today, I passed a field where some sheep were feeding. Do you believe that?" "Yes, " said the young man. "Not far away from the sheep some cows were also grazing. Do you believe that?" "Yes, " was the reply. "Not far from the cows were some pigs eating grass. Do you believe that?" "Yes." "All right, now you listen to this, " said the farmer. "The grass the sheep ate turned into wool. The grass the cows ate turned into milk. The grass the pigs ate turned into fibre. The grass that the chicken eat turned into feathers. Do you believe that?" "Yes, " the young man said. "Do you understand it?" "No, " admitted the young man.
"Young man, " said the farmer, "if you live long, you will find that there are a great many things which you believe without understanding.
May I suggest the will of God is one of them."
(by: Bruno Hagspiel, The Millennium Stories by Frank Mihalic)
Of course I would suggest that understanding is half the battle. It is more of a 'knowing' a 'gut feeling' that I refer to.
In a practical sense the word understanding is used. However, as we delve deeper into philosophy and wisdom, you'll come across the description that we KNOW rather than understand.
To KNOW is and instant reaction. To try an analyse something beyond the KNOWING could confuse the issue.
Just sometimes to KNOW is enough, without any explanation needed.
The following quote is so simple it makes me smile every time I read it. If you find that adapting to change is difficult, bring this quote to mind. It isn't about returning, but changing course.
QUOTE: 'Life is always going forward. If you feel you're going backwards, just turn around.'
(Eva Gregory)
I don't think my girlfriend cares anymore. Or could it be because she's bipolar?
My girlfriend and I are both 18 and we love each other very much. I ship off to the Army in 2 weeks for 5 long months. We don't see each other much because I go to school 150 miles away. We see each other maybe 2 weekends a month.
Anyway, I went to go see her the other day one last time before I left for 5 months. She was extremely happy to see me and she was in a really hyper and affectionate mood. Then like an hour later, she just stopped everything. She had a blank stare on her face the rest of the day. She didn't say anything. She completely stopped showing any affection. She barely stopped reacting to my kisses or hugs and she answered every question with either a very small answer or with one word. And when I left, she kissed me goodbye and everything, but it just felt empty.
I don't know. Everything was going great that day. I don't know why she would suddenly start acting like this. Could it be because she was bipolar? She takes meds for her depression/bipolar syndrome too. Her mood just took a total 180 out of nowhere. What could be wrong?
Go to hell Angie you don't know what you're talking about. I'm not going away AGAIN. I just enlisted. I'm going to TRAINING. Not war. It'll be my FIRST time going away.
No but just the way she acted, she just made me feel unloved and like she didn't care about me. And actually I left a BIG part out.
SHE actually asked me to leave early because she had alot of work to do.
Bipolar in a relationship?
My girlfriend and I are both 18 and we love each other very much. I ship off to the Army in 2 weeks for 5 long months. We don't see each other much because I go to school 150 miles away. We see each other maybe 2 weekends a month.
Anyway, I went to go see her the other day one last time before I left for 5 months. She was extremely happy to see me and she was in a really hyper and affectionate mood. Then like an hour later, she just stopped everything. She had a blank stare on her face the rest of the day. She didn't say anything. She completely stopped showing any affection. She barely stopped reacting to my kisses or hugs and she answered every question with either a very small answer or with one word. And when I left, she kissed me goodbye and everything, but it just felt empty.
I don't know. Everything was going great that day. I don't know why she would suddenly start acting like this. Could it be because she was bipolar? She takes meds for her depression/bipolar syndrome too. Her mood just took a total 180 out of nowhere. What could be wrong?
Does anyone know if theres anyway to get tested for bipolar for free?
I had a few years back gone to a mental health hospital,talked to phyciatrist and he was pretty certain i had a mild form of bipolar syndrome, i had an apointment with an md to check for sure.
I bailed out of it cuz i was afraid,anways when i finally came through.
my healthcare had run out.and i have none.does anyone know of any programs in ca?
