Posts made in 2012
Helping in the Dominican Republic
While journeying in the third world, I’ve been presented with many opportunities to help others. Most of the time I found reasons to turn away and say its someone else’s responsibility, justtifed by the fact that I simply cannot help everyone, but on ocassion the need was so complelling that I could not turn away. Such an occasion has just presented itself. My partner and I are currently in the Dominican Republic travelling in a quaint coastal town called Las Terrenes. A week ago we took a motorcycle trip to get to know the local scene a bit better. We found our way to Agua...
Read MoreLiving a Minimalist Lifestyle
“If you would make a man happy, do not add to his possessions but subtract from the sum of his desires” – Seneca You and I are programmed. We have been programmed from early age to acquire more possessions and never be satisfied with what we have. We were told we need to buy new cloths every season, a new car every few years and the latest gadget each time it’s announced. We were conditioned to trade our freedom for a 30-year mortgage, so we can fill our 4 walls to their maximum capacity with stuff we don’t really need; another candle holder, another...
Read MoreYour Journey to Freedom
Imagine waking up every morning knowing that you are completely free to choose what you want to do and how you want to do it. Imagine being able to spend time with your loved ones, your friends, your family, whenever you need to. Imagine being able to go anywhere you want and contribute to the world in whatever way you choose. Close your eyes and really think about it for a minute. Did you hear a little voice in your head whispering: “That will never happen“? If you did, I encourage you to reexamine your way of thinking as your beliefs eventually create your...
Read MoreSetting Yearly Goals
Have you ever set a big goal for yourself but ended up feeling unmotivated and stuck as time went by? My hand is up. It happened to me in the past and I’ve seen it happen to many others too. When we set a big goal, we’re often too quick to pursue it, not considering the already overloaded schedule we routinely have, the sacrifices we might have to make, and the elements that already work well in our lives. Often, we just need to pause for a while, re-affirm our commitment, adjust our routines and lay some groundwork to carry us forward into our journey. I’m currently...
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