Great Hoax

The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss has just revealed that Tim hasn't been actually writing any of his posts. I imagine this is going to cause a bit of a backlash, but after a few seconds of thought I guess I don't really care. If I enjoyed any of his posts then good, it doesn't really matter who wrote them. There are so many famous people who don't actually write their books, does anyone care... no, otherwise it wouldn't be done.

UPDATE:
Tim called april fool's ! He was just a day early. He does actually write his own blog.

Do people's live's really change

If you inherit a lot of money, win the lottery, see an angel, or get rich quick really quick, is it really going to change your happiness level? Aren't you going to be basically the same person as you were before? It seems almost impossible to believe. Especially if you are basically a good person or basically a very bad person then I don't think it will really change you very much. It might provide a small window for change but any common event could provide that possibility for change. thoughts?......

Mental Breakdown

Is a mental breakdown a real thing? How would you know if you are having one? It seems really strange that I would be thinking about this. I am still functioning for the most part. But I really feel very fragile right now. I don't think I would really be pushed over the edge right now, but what if I did...

Life and Time

Time accelerates the older you get. I remember as a kid that it would take forever for Christmas to come. Now as an adult it comes and goes before you know it. It is nice to have something to look forward to. It can't be too far in the future, but just enough. I don't like to schedule vacations too far in advance or I don't get any joy out of waiting and waiting for them to come. Mini-rewards help me to keep going. Must be a weakness of being human, eternity is just beyond my grasp of understanding.

Anxiety

Lately I have been feeling very anxious at work, I think the anxiety is coming from starting a new project, feeling overwhelmed, and not doing much real work. I feel like I could be laid off at a moments notice. I don't know what my family and I would do if I were to be laid off. Our expenses are way too high to be living off of unemployment for very long. I hope that I can get rid of some of this anxiety as I come up to speed on the new project.

What excites you most in life?

Please post what excites you in life in the comments below...

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For me:

Outdoors
Travel
Kids (some of the time ;-)
Movies
Goodness in others

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Alternative Treatments for Depression

I don't want to try medication, tried counseling and don't want to do it again, and I am not sure where else to turn. Anyone have any first hand knowledge about any alternative treatments (or whatever you want to call them.)

Please don't be shy post your comments below...

I love this scripture

1. 2 Ne. 9: 51
   51 Wherefore, do not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy. Hearken diligently unto me, and remember the words which I have spoken; and come unto the Holy One of Israel, and feast upon that which perisheth not, neither can be corrupted, and let your soul delight in fatness.

Improving Life

What is the most important thing you can do to improve your life right now?

Why aren't you doing it?

I remember a speech someone gave about giving up your worst sin. You all probably know what it is. You just need to decide to do it and then set up a plan to do it. Cold Turkey is usually the best, but you need a plan to keep it going.

I would have to say mine is being more productive at work. It is hard to go Cold Turkey when my worst fault/sin is a 40-45 hour a week job. Ouch!

C'est la vie

The weather is so nice

The weather is so nice outside today. I love spring. I hope that we can get more done in our backyard this year. We need to redo the grass, pour a concrete patio, and finish off the side yards with rock. It is going to be a lot of work but it has been long overdue.

New Five Dollar Bill ($5)

I didn't even know that we were getting a new five dollar bill yesterday. Overall I would have to say that I like the new bills that have been coming out. I like the classic style, just spiffed up a little bit with some color (kind of like the redesign of the Wall Street Journal.)

Random Thoughts

Do you think we get so bored in this day and age because we have access to an endless supply of entertainment and information via the internet/tv?

I wonder how people 100 years ago thought of boredom. Would people re-read books multiple times? Did people work so hard that they didn't have much time for entertainment. Did families entertain each other with conversation, etc.

Will things only get worse?

I hope that we can take some time to think and meditate on what we fill our days with.

Moving

It isn't very fun to move. Especially when you are only helping someone move. When you don't have any personal connection to the junk being transported from spot 'A' to spot 'B', it is hard to stay motivated. I have been trying to clean up and get a more clutter-free environment in my home. This recent moving experience has helped reinforce that.

Will I make it?

I don't know if I will be able to make it at my job... I think it is making me crazy. I have to earn an income to support my family. I don't want to change jobs or careers. I have made it this far. Unless I get laid off, I guess I will be able to keep going. I mean what are the chances that I actually have a mental breakdown. Pretty low I think. Do my kids know how unhappy I am? I hope that they can find happiness, and not be affected by my dissatisfaction with life. I seem so selfish, why can't I just be happy... for their sake.

How to take a break from life

First of all if you have many responsibilities it seems impossible doesn't it?

I am not sure you can....

Here are a few ideas I have...

Pick one thing you can change it your life and stick with it. It doesn't have to be big or even something very meaningful. Just the fact that you are consciously taking more control over you life can help.

Take a weekend off. You may need to schedule this with those who rely on you but it can help.

Do something for someone else. I know that I can get pretty wrapped up in myself when I am not feeling well. Trust me there are millions of people in a lot worse of a position than yourself. Just stepping out and helping someone can do wonders for your state of mind.

Meditate/Pray ... try to change the conversation in your mind, even if just for a few minutes. That script that plays in your mind can get old after a while, you can get stuck in a rut, consciously try to change it to a more postitive track even if just for a few minutes.

Exercise, I know I particulary don't like this one, but even if it is walking for a little bit, I know it can help.

Tell someone that you admire how much they mean to you, it will boost them up and in turn boost yourself up!

Any other ideas?