There is a common misconception among the general public that dopamine is the pleasure and reward hormone. And while it is true that it plays an essential role in the reward system (instant gratification) – a group of brain processes that control motivation, desire and cravings – it is actually more complicated than that. To beContinue reading “Looking Inward (To Serotonin) and Beating Dopamine Addiction”
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The Dangers of Thriftiness and the Slippery Slope of Attachment
For a long time, I had prided myself on my thriftiness. If you’re familiar with the blog, you probably have come across a post or passage somewhere that is specifically about or at least mentions frugality, finding value or supporting independent business. Up until recently, I thought my tendency towards penny-pinching was to the benefitContinue reading “The Dangers of Thriftiness and the Slippery Slope of Attachment”
Give Someone a Fish, or Teach Them the Art of Fishing?
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Chinese proverb This is an age-old idiom, but is still around today because it rings true, especially in the COVID era, at least in the part of the world where I’mContinue reading “Give Someone a Fish, or Teach Them the Art of Fishing?”
Mountain-Man Reflections
My goal was to detox; to break free of my addictions and rebuild my body and cognitive function. I thought that two months in the mountains – removed from toxicity and other distractions – would revitalize my mind, body, and spirit. I was eager and enthusiastic to finally set out on the path I hadContinue reading “Mountain-Man Reflections”
Mexico on Less Than $10 Per Day
For a good three-month stretch while living in Oaxaca, I was getting by on less than $10/day. This was possible largely by cost-cutting, in the form of: However, all good things come to an end. My hostel decided to implement new rules regarding COVID protocol after a guest was rushed to the hospital in theContinue reading “Mexico on Less Than $10 Per Day”
The Plant-Based Paradox
There has been a lot of momentum generated for the plant-based (vegetarian, vegan) diet over the last several years. With the prevalence of the climate change – formerly “global warming” – agenda, the plant-based diet has become very en vogue, and given rise to plant protein meat substitutes companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods.Continue reading “The Plant-Based Paradox”
Sinking the Qi
“Qi is very important for good health and we would die without it and its flow.”
Gringo’d in Oaxaca City
Respect is a mutual thing. In my opinion, you need to give it out in order to earn it. However, there is a clause in this social contract when you are traveling in a foreign land – and the prevailing culture is different from your own – that stipulates respect is warranted, regardless of ifContinue reading “Gringo’d in Oaxaca City”
Financial Security and Investing: Putting Your “Wealth” To Work For You
The following passage is an excerpt from a chapter of my upcoming e-book, “Conscious Consumption” When in conversation with friends or in passing, I’ve often heard the catch-phrase, “think of it as an investment”. But, based on these conversations and interactions, and the “assets” often referred to, I’m convinced that many individuals do not knowContinue reading “Financial Security and Investing: Putting Your “Wealth” To Work For You”
The Power of Routine
New Year’s resolutions are somewhat of a joke. It’s estimated that over three quarters of participants fail and lose their resolve by February, which is part of the reason why I never make them. I’m a firm believer that it takes conviction to make or break a good habit, not imaginary numbers or pages on a calendar.Continue reading “The Power of Routine”
Conscious Consumption 