Tag: life
in defence of ‘not-trying’, by an overachiever
*A ‘former’, overachiever, if you will . . . I have been getting into a good flow of things recently, so subsequently, I have been able to get out of my shell more. That is, to talk to people, to share each other’s progress on things we’re working on and then dreams, plans for the…
So the Meaning of Life Is
…something we have been trying to figure out. Don’t we? Don’t we all? Here’s the weekly life/self bootleg lecture from your resident philo and psych majors on leave-of-absence! We’re also on Spotify! Listen to both parts there by clicking this logo: Or on Spotify by clicking the image below: We’re also on Twitter @WeDashDigress and on Instagram @wedashdigress.…
More Is Less
“Strange to be almost fifty, no? I feel like I just understood how to young.” “Yes! It’s like the last day in a foreign country. You finally figure out where to get coffee, and drinks, and a good steak. And then you have to leave. And you won’t ever be back.” Greer, Andrew Sean. Less:…
Life is not a puzzle but maybe it’s a game
In defense of “going back to square one” and life’s constant flow of struggles and suffering, Gyu and Jav talk about progress, Meet the Robinsons, Daniel Sloss, and why life doesn’t get easier. Oh! how maybe—just maybe—that’s not such a bad thing after all. Listen to the full episode right here! Or on Spotify by…
What if you do That Thing just because
Online learning? Nah. We’re having existential crises here! And taking risks. Maybe. After a failed attempt at discussing whatever-has-been-happening, Gyuri and Javi contemplate on progress, leave of absence, and existence in this 2-part episode. Click here for the first part! And listen to the second part here: Or on Spotify: Join the conversation! Send your…
Guilty As Charged or We’re Just Tired
A not-so-short life update: this week they’re just… guilty, overwhelmed, and tired. But maybe—just maybe—that’s okay. Listen to the full episode here: Also available on Spotify! Join the conversation! Send your thoughts and whatnots in the comment box below or tag them on Twitter @WeDashDigress
28 June 2020
Today has been a pretty good start for an extra hopeful week. I had just closed my laptop, ready to go to bed when I took a breath and felt this unusual sort of calm. It’s Sunday and I’m not worrying about the week or even just tomorrow. Today’s far from perfect but I didn’t…
How to get stuff done
For almost half of my life, I was obsessed with productivity and all the know-how on “getting things done in the best possible way ever”. I did so much research that I felt like I knew everything—well, almost everything. It’s these three: 1. Stop trying and just… do it. I used to drown myself in…