It is possible to build a happy life, but for most of us, it’s not easy. Maybe you know someone who seemed to manifest a happy life in an instant; I don’t. I have heard of these miraculous awakenings into happiness, and I believe them to be true. One thing I have noticed, is that [...]
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Firstly, if you feel as if you may be suffering from depression, you should seek professional help. There is no shame in asking for help. Not asking for help kept me sick for many years. We’re as sick as our secrets and having someone to be totally honest with such as a therapist, can be [...]
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Two nights ago it happened. My wife and I had just finished dinner and I was watching TV when I was consumed with this overall feeling of dread. Doom and gloom from out of nowhere. I could not put my finger on the reason why, but I was overcome with this feeling of hopelessness and [...]
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I can be selfish with my time. After all, I’m busy. Graduate school, work, writing, family, etc. One thing I have found however, that after long periods of being selfish with my time, I get into a funk. I may think I’m being helpful and unselfish, but holding the elevator at work does not count. [...]
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The above picture is a note my mother attached to my luggage as a kid before I went away on my first big trip (which happened to be to the USSR). It has special meaning to me and she sent it to me in the mail yesterday. Three years ago today (March 12, 2006) was [...]
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About Jared AkersJared is a coach, writer, educator and tester of the impossible. He's an avid diver and has been developing a life of happiness with his wife for the better part of the last decade. You can find out more about Jared here.