💭 # 21 - Better Air / The Life You Didn't Lead / The Secret to a Quiet Mind
Hi friends, as always please find the latest and best articles and resources I have found on what it means to be human, and how to do it better.
We have the power to hold no opinion about a thing and to not let it upset our state of mind — for things have no natural power to shape our judgments ~ Marcus Aurelius
💨 Better Air is the Easiest Way Not to Die
Dyno Might | Optimal Thinking
This is a long and detailed exploration of the air we breath, and why we should pay more attention to it. To really understand why this is important I recommend reading the whole article, even though it is quite long. If you are in a hurry the summary at the top is a good start.
🤢 The Life You Didn't Lead
Tim Kreider | Living Intentionally
It's human nature to compare ourselves with others, in particular our peer group. It might be natural, but it also makes us miserable. That's one reason why there seems to be growing evidence that Instagram in particular has a negative impact on mental health. Tim's book We Learn Nothing [affiliate link] is also a great read.
💥 I Know the Secret to the Quiet Mind. I Wish I’d Never Learned It.
Hana Schank | Finding Meaning
When comparing ourselves to others, it's usually with our most successful friends or peers. We look at them with envy. We don't tend to ruminate for quite as long on those that have suffered hardship. Those that are suffereing from depression, the cancer victims, the long covid sufferers. This harrowing article will help you consider all the misfortunes that you haven't suffered, and be thankful.
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Jamie
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