A Better Way To Influence

A Better Way To Influence

I very often find myself feeling misunderstood by those around me; feeling like there’s some kind of gap between my mindset and that of others. There is something that resonates inside of me that doesn’t seem to resonate with those around me. And today, I found myself thinking about why there is such a disconnect between my way of thinking […]

Convenience Is Ruining Your Happiness

Convenience Is Ruining Your Happiness

Convenience is great, isn’t it?Like many people, until recently, I assumed that convenience is always a good thing. Why would something becoming more convenient hurt? It makes my life easier. Convenience = Easier…For me! Driving a motorcycle instead of a bike? You go faster and farther in less time! Driving a car instead of a motorcycle? Even better, now we’re […]

TSL: SFN – The Music of the Ocean w/ Joshua Sam Miller

TSL: SFN – The Music of the Ocean w/ Joshua Sam Miller

Joshua Sam Miller is an environmental activist, mindful musician and immersive media producer dedicated to raising world-wide environmental awareness by curating immersive sound and visual experiences in support of ocean conservation. His work as a multi-disciplinary artist and conscious entrepreneur is motivated to support a healthier, more sustainable world. He believes that modern society has created an unhealthy model that […]

Failure

Failure

I failed! I’ve already failed to do what I promised myself in one month: blog once a week. I only blogged 3 times in February. And speaking honestly, while not totally unexpected, I feel disappointed in myself. It certainly happened sooner than I expected it to. But it’s these times that are the most important when you take on something […]

Anger Addiction Part 2/2

Anger Addiction Part 2/2

This is part 2 of my thoughts on anger: how it can be addictive, and how to help rid your life of it! If you’re interested in reading the first part, check it out here: Anger is a secondary emotion Last post, I talked about how anger is a secondary emotion: it is always a mask, hiding some other emotion, […]

TSL: SFN – Weathering Climate Change w/ Bonnie Schneider

TSL: SFN – Weathering Climate Change w/ Bonnie Schneider

The impacts of climate change have become dire. Rising temperatures, volatile weather, and poor air quality affect our physical and mental health in dangerous new ways. From increasing the risk of infectious disease to amplifying emotional stress and anxiety—even the healthiest among us are at risk. To help you deal with the stresses that come from climate change, Bonnie Schneider has authored the […]

Anger Addiction Part 1/2

Anger Addiction Part 1/2

Got anger? There’s a trend I’ve noticed among people, friends, family, and people on the internet: anger is becoming more and more prolific. Does anyone else out there feel this way? People have always found things to be angry about, sure, but recently I find that it’s been getting particularly bad. No doubt it has some to do with the […]

A New Chapter for Verdant Growth

A New Chapter for Verdant Growth

Hey world, it’s me, Eugene. I’m baaaack. Where’ve you been? For those of you who don’t know, back in April 2021, I moved back to the United States after living abroad for almost 10 years (3 years in South Korea and 7 years in Japan). I was an English teacher for pretty much the whole time, but I always wanted […]

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