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Lucy Dunthorne's avatar

I love your writing Alex. I read all yours emails. I enjoy what you talk about

Alex Mathers's avatar

thank you Lucy! It's appreciated

TAFAKARI's avatar

"The less you buy into the ‘seriousness’ of your own thoughts, the more space is created for beautiful creative insight that just feels right." - Meditation really helps with this.

Great set of sentences - thank you Alex!

Cris's avatar

Loved your piece Alex.

Stuart K Kimball's avatar

Lots of good advice here Alex. Thanks

Christina's avatar

“The happiest people realise they can access happiness whenever they want, not when conditions are perfect.”

—- This one hit home. Waiting for perfection or the “right (fill in the blank)” has only impacted me negatively. You can be happy, in the mess, in the process.

Christina's avatar

“The quality of your life transforms when you understand that being offended or flustered is always optional.”

— I had to sit and absorb this statement. I wish I read this a long time ago, I would have saved myself from a lot of high emotional reactions. But it’s okay.. We can start here, right now.

Layoff Nation's avatar

"You can’t outwork someone who is having fun." I needed to hear this today! Time to go have some fun.

Benthall Slow Travel's avatar

Loved this - like a pocket guide for not losing the plot (or your mind). I collect words while traveling, so this felt like a philosophical souvenir shop. Keeping “Don’t speak unless you can improve the silence” tucked in my carry-on.

Alex Mathers's avatar

glad you enjoyed!

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Jan 12, 2025
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Alex Mathers's avatar

Amazing, Paula! Glad to help