My Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life

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Story: Sometimes Words Only Diminish What You Want To Convey.

For the weekly videos, I now tell a story. I’ve realized that for me, and I think for many people, a story is what holds my attention and makes a point most powerfully. This week’s story: Sometimes words only diminish what you want to convey. I’ve never forgotten this story, ever since I came across it while doing research for …


Why the Internet Makes Me Happy. Also Drives Me Crazy, But Makes Me Happy.

People talk a lot about the happiness risks of the internet, such as how online shopping or celebrity news can suck away our time, or how Facebook can foster comparison with other people. The internet amplifies aspects of human nature, so I try to watch out for its bad effects. But I also remind myself of how happy the internet …