For a long time, I carried the weight of a major regret: getting my Master’s degree in a subject that would never translate easily into a “real job.”
In the hazy clusterf*ck that was my post-grad job search, I berated myself constantly for choosing to spend close to $80,000 on a degree in Conflict and Dispute Resolution that didn’t seem to be getting me anywhere.
Read MoreA week or so ago, I was on my way to a World Domination Summit (WDS) event facilitated by Jonathan Fields, who leads something called Good Life Project. The three-hour workshop was all about how to become “sparked,” or lit up in a way that leads you to what you’re meant to do in the world.
I mostly love Jonathan’s work and was so excited to finally see him in person. The workshop topic is one that I care a lot about, and I showed up ready to engage and bring the fruits of what I’d learned to you all via a blog post.
Read MoreIn birth, I wanted to feel everything that was happening in my body and go places in my mind that were unexplored.
In short, I was seeking an experience that felt completely and unequivocally real.
Read MoreA couple summers ago, Chris and I went to float the Sandy river with a big group of people. It was a hot, dry day - perfect weather for a float. We picked up some cheap “river rat” tubes from Fred Meyer, got on the party bus, and were ready to go.
Read MoreEvery living organism benefits from homeostasis. It’s the process by which our bodies stay stable even amidst constantly changing variables. Homeostasis is what happens when, for example, you move from an air conditioned car to an extremely warm environment and your body needs to keep your core temperature constant.
Read MoreHave you ever been scrolling through LinkedIn and noticed how every job opportunity is touted as the most amazing thing ever!? I went through my feed recently, and here are a few direct quotes I found:
“I have an open position that you're definitely going to want to take a look at! That is, if you're incredibly passionate and ready to look at an exciting new opportunity!
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