I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it…
Author: Mark Devan
I am a father, writer and cyclist on a journey of self-discovery. I love learning new things and I am fascinated with ideas that empower us with choice and allow us to determine our future in spite of circumstances.
Learning to process your feelings and emotions is super important. This is especially critical when you are going through a rough patch.
Our belief system is only tested when we are confronted with pain, suffering and chaos.
Fear grips your whole being and then paralyses you. It destroys you from the inside out.
Travel offers us the unique opportunity to leave home in order to find home. I have had the opportunity to travel and live in different parts of the world and it definitely has been an interesting journey so far.
In a world filled with distractions designed to keep us “happy” in virtual reality, we need a “red pill” that will allow us to step out of autopilot and into “Actual Reality 360” (or real life).
Your greatest enemy is you. Your ego or the false self can be your greatest enemy because it prevents you from seeing your own flaws or mistakes. This shortsightedness however does not stop you from being able to see everyone else’s mistakes no matter if they are big or small.
The operating system of the human being is his or her heart, soul or mind. Change the inside and the outward actions will follow.
You have to leave the comfort and security of home in order to find home. We have to come out of our own selfish and self-centred worldview to see how big, infinite and diverse yet so much alike we all are.
Why cultivating a beginner’s attitude is crucial to learning.
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