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Don’t Let Your Phone Make You Dumb and Lazy

Smartphones are amazing. Access to the whole world’s knowledge. The ability to communicate with anyone, anytime. Endless entertainment. I could go on, but you already know how great phones are. That’s why your phone is nearly always with you. It’s why you feel naked without it. It’s why, if you accidentally leave it at home, you feel anxious the whole time you’re away from it. And as you surely know,… Read More »Don’t Let Your Phone Make You Dumb and Lazy

How to Find Community in the Modern World

A good friend recently told me he’s having trouble finding community. He lives in a dense, hip, Seattle neighborhood. There’s no shortage of people nearby. There are plenty of things to do. And yet, surrounded by people that could be part of his community, he’s lonely. And he’s not alone. There’s an epidemic of loneliness in the modern world. 24% of young American adults (18-29 years old) report being “frequently”… Read More »How to Find Community in the Modern World

Why I Get Out of Bed

It’s certainly tempting to stay in bed. Sleep feels so good, and our mattress is extremely comfortable. We even use a black-out curtain, so the early light of June and July doesn’t wake us up at 5am. But for a while now, I’ve been finding it impossible to sleep in. Once I’ve had enough sleep, I just can’t stay in bed any longer. Sometimes, it’s because I have a lot… Read More »Why I Get Out of Bed

Anger is Optional

The world offers no shortage of things to be angry about: The car that just cut you off. That inconsiderate thing your partner said. The mess your kids left in the kitchen. Your knee pain. The latest political scandal. But anger has never served you. It doesn’t lead to wise decisions, and it doesn’t lead to happiness. You can still take positive action without the “motivation” of being angry. And… Read More »Anger is Optional

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