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CAROLINE DE MIAGRET IS THE #PASSENGERSTYLE MVP THIS WEEK IN PARIS ! ANDROGYNOUS , ROCKSTAR, EFFORTLESS AND SO MUCH COOL IN HER BODY LANGUAGE. THIS WOMAN KNOWS WHO SHE IS, WHERE SHE IS AND WHAT IS HER STYLE. THE SIMPLICITY OF THIS OUTFIT IS UTTER GENIUS, AND SOMETHING ANY MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD CAN WEAR. THAT IS #PASSENGERSTYLE , THIS IS A PRINCIPLE OF ADAPTATION THAT EVERYONE CAN TAKE A NOTE FROM. P.S THIS PRINT CAN BE LEOPARD TOO! XOXOXO

#caroline de miagret #PARIS #STYLE #FASHION #PASSENGERSTYLE #ROCKSTAR #EFFORTLESS #simplicity #PASSENGERPOST

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Morning rituals are sacred moments that set up our whole day. At the Passenger, Wellness comes first, weather we are rockin and rolling, changing the world or conquering a niche. The ancient practice of focus, serenity and balance will enhance one’s daily super powers, charge up your level’s of patience and set a harmonious tone to your well-being. Also this practice has deep healing properties that are a wonderful compliment to both eastern and western medicine. If you are someone who does not like to sweat, go to the gym, and workout this is perfect for you. Starting with 10 min a day is a small sacrifice that will go a long way.

Thank you for reading

Love

#ritual #qigong #wellness #healing

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Its a good day to hear #TheLastShadowPuppets, surprisingly tender deep music during the time of David Bowies passing this week. What’s in that water in England? There is always some amazing new musician or artist laying down good material. Loving #AlexTurner is easy, Loving his music is another story...which is what his dreamy raw petrifying and penetrating music is all about. A cinematic experience keen to David Bowie’s as he is also looking at the impact he will be making at the end of his life. A main principle of Adaptability, is to look to your death...so the experts tell me. In a strange philosophical way its correct...like the philosophy of walking through a graveyard, which really makes you feel gratitude for being alive, instantly. Which this music also does.

Thanks for reading,

Love

#david bowie #alexturner #music #philosophy

THANK YOU TO THE SCHOOL OF LIFE, LONDON!

#THESCHOOLOFLIFE #LONDON #NEW YORK #ART

Most people think that Burning Man is a bunch of naked hippies doing drugs in the desert ... and they're right. But Burning Man is also much more. It's become a giant social experiment. It has launched movements, shaped global organizations, and brought creativity to a whole new level to those who are brave enough to face the heat and face themselves in the infamous dust.

Here are a few things I took away from my virgin Burning Man experience and am implementing into my life. I think it would be fascinating to see what happens if the rest of the world took a lesson or two from Black Rock City.

1. Be radically generous.

Think about the last time you gave someone a gift just for the sake of doing it. How much joy did it bring you? It feels great to be generous. Burning Man is set up on a gifting economy, not a barter system, contrary to popular belief. If people give more than they take, then the whole thing works out beautifully.

Admittedly this will only work if people are implementing another important Burning Man principle: Radical Self Sufficiency. Imagine a society in which everyone was not only self sufficient, but also enjoyed gifting for the joy it would bring both parties. It sounds insane to most business-trained people, who've been taught that success means earning more than you are spend. But who made that rule? Who decided that earning piles of money is the most important thing we can do?

The founders of Google, Larry Page and Sergei Brin, are Burners. They're responsible for Black Rock City showing up on Google maps. Google, while they do indeed earn piles of money, have also open-sourced more information than any other organization. I was lucky enough to have a meeting with Chade-Meng Tan, the 107th employee of Google and creator of their Meditation training program the week after my first Burn. As he was giving me a tour of the campus, I saw a giant shark fin in a courtyard. I asked him about it and he said that two Google employees brought it back from Burning Man and promptly mounted in the main courtyard. (Just for fun.)

2. Watch the sunset or sunrise.

If you're feeling depressed, chances are you haven’t seen the sunrise lately. Everyday, twice a day, nature puts on this spectacular performance. Most of us are too buried in our phones or too busy earning piles of money that we don’t take a moment to pay attention. Nature pays attention to those who are awake. The more we celebrate her, the more she takes care of us.

When you congregate 68,000 people in a dried up lakebed with no cell service or wireless, you can rest assured that sunrise and sunset become highly celebrated performances. Every evening at 7:40pm, thousands of people climbed on top of their RV’s to watch as the giant golden orb dropped behind the mountains. When the last sliver of light is eclipsed by the landscape the playa is filled with cheering, whistles and bullhorns seeming to say: Thank you Surya for another amazing gift of a day. See you tomorrow.

There is a saying at Burning Man, "The Playa Provides," meaning that almost as soon as you can conceive of a desire, it's there in front of you. Many people ask why manifestation occurs at such a fast pace there and I think the reciprocal exchange between humans and the sun has a lot to do with it.

3. Have more fun with your wardrobe. (Enjoy some radical self-expression.)

We have a limited number of days left on this planet. We might as well look good as we are hurtling towards death. Don’t worry about season/ fashion/fitting in. Wear what makes you happy. Let your outfit be a version of your radical generosity. Give the gift of you to all who have the good fortune of entering your event horizon.

4. Leave it better than you found it. (Leave no trace.)

The only way Burning Man gets invited back to Nevada each year is because of one of the most important principles, Leave No Trace. The goal is for no one to know that Burning Man even happened. Imagine a giant party lasting seven days with tons of people doing things beyond your wildest imagination. Then imagine the kind of mess you'd expect to clean up. That is not the case with this group of people. People are trained in the 10 guiding principals of Burning Manbefore they come, upon arrival and to some extent by their fellow Burners leading by example. Everything you bring in with you, you take out. That includes, ash, water, trash, and food. Nothing stays in the desert. You're responsible for your own trash, so you make less of it. People are much more conscientious of waste when they have to ride in an RV with it for 12 hrs. Water gets evaporated, cans get recycled, food gets composted and wood burned.

I went to a football game one week after Burning Man and was appalled at how sloppy, lazy, and dirty everyone was when there was a "system" for removing trash. People couldn’t be bothered to take their trash a few feet to the trash can, instead they just left it in the stands or thrown on the side of the street. (And people say hippies are dirty!) Next time you go to a movie theatre or sports stadium, do everyone a solid and pick up your trash.

5. If you want to do it, do it now.

Everything is temporary. If you get an inspiration, take action. Have a desire? That's nature using you as a vessel for creativity. Take action, now. This is highlighted at Burning Man because much of the art burns a few days after everyone arrives. The week climaxes with the burn of the giant man. If you don’t make time to experience some of the art, it will never happen again.

Michelangelo’s best sculpture was said to have been made out of a piece of ice. It was temporary, fleeting, designed to be enjoyed in the moment. Theater is the same; live music, sex, children, and puppies. All of the things that bring us the most joy are made even sweeter by the fact that we know it will not be there forever. They must be savored now. At Burning Man, you cannot get someone’s number to txt them tomorrow to delay the interaction. You either interact now or the meeting is likely gone forever.

6. Turn off your fu*#!ng phone!

Just do it. For an hour, a day, whatever you think you're brave enough to handle. You'll feel like a meth addict reaching for your pipe for a while, but push through. Be stronger than your electronic addiction. Instead of connecting on a social network try connecting with your actual human network.

This is why we are here on this planet: to connect, to teach, to learn. The one became two for the joy of becoming one again. Turn off your phone and enjoy connecting to the people/ world/ wonder happening around you RIGHT NOW.

#burning man #ziva #world expirments #genius #studyhippies #lifestyle #climax #art #experimental #google #michelangelo

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TATOO INSPIRATION FOR SUMMER

LEATHER & LONG HAIR

#tatoo #mens tatoo #MENSWEAR #STYLE #LEATHER

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TRAVEL IDEAS: The Nordic Countries

#nordic #finland #travel #aland #sweden #denmark #svalbard #faroe islands #iceland #norway #summer travel #EXPLORE #ADVENTURE #FUN

This is important.

Travel Solo by lifestyleoftheunemployed

Have ideas, not agendas. Before I arrive I usually surf the internet for a couple hours looking for things to do. I write down three or four bars, a few restaurants, some museums, etc. I also ask my traveling buddies if they know anywhere cool. That’s it. I don’t make reservations. I don’t buy tickets ahead of time. I don’t have any specific plans. Part of the fun of traveling solo is the freedom to do whatever you want, exactly when you want. Don’t limit yourself with a schedule.

Cabbies know best. It’s cheaper to take public transportation from the airport. But I usually spring for a cab. You want to find a cabbie that looks like they speak English and doesn’t have a headset in their ear (seriously, who are they always talking to?). A good cabbie is proud of his city and will give you the inside scoop.

Find some culture. When people think of culture they usually think of museums. I love museums but that’s not the only way to get some culture. You’re looking for places where creative locals hang out. Think farmers markets, street fairs, and parks. It’s the best way to get the feel for a city.

Do something active. You can’t just eat and drink all day. Trust me, I’ve tried. You need to do something active. This weekend, I hiked to 12,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains. Maybe it was the lack of oxygen, but I had a spiritual experience. I came back feeling like I had accomplished something other than utter gluttony.

Talk to strangers. This is easier for some than it is for others. But everyone gets better with practice. Here’s an easy ice breaker: Ask someone to take a picture of you. They won’t say no. When they’re done, ask if they’re from the city and if they have any recommendations. It will get the conversation rolling. (Side note: Don’t look at your pictures until after your trip. Part of the fun is remembering how much fun it was.)

Dine like a champ. About five years ago, I went to a nice steakhouse in New York. You know, the kind that cost a couple hundred a head. I saw a man sitting in the middle of the restaurant, totally alone, with a big smile on his face. Now whenever I travel solo, I make sure to go to nice restaurant. I know why that guy was smiling. When you don’t need to concentrate on carrying a conversation, you get to concentrate on the taste. Take your time and indulge.

The right bar. After a nice dinner, you should be looking for a bar. I try to find one that’s quiet and has an interesting cocktail menu. Sit at the end of the bar and don’t be afraid to chat up the fellow patrons. This weekend I tried a “Hair of the Frog” atBeatrice & Woodsley. The place was a little too romantic but the cocktails where amazing and the ladies across the bar where looking for company.

Keep it short. I usually make a solo trip three days. Any longer and I get a little bored. A condensed trip will keep you active and doesn’t let you just hang out in your hotel room. If you’re doing it right, you should be exhausted by the time you get on the plane.

Once you start traveling solo, you’ll realize that this world is filled with amazing strangers. Once you realize this, you’ll never feel alone. This is a life lesson that goes beyond travel. It’s the foundation of a perspective that creates a fulfilling life.

#travel #travel solo #david beckham #travel writer #lifestyledesign #motorcycles #fun #adventure #lifeguide #passengerpost

Hunter S. Thompson on Finding Your Purpose and Living a Meaningful Life

In April of 1958, Hunter S. Thompson was 22 years old when he wrote this letter to his friend Hume Logan in response to a request for life advice.

Thompson’s letter, found in Letters of Note, offers some of the most thoughtful and profound advice I’ve ever come across.

April 22, 1958 57 Perry Street New York City

Dear Hume,

You ask advice: ah, what a very human and very dangerous thing to do! For to give advice to a man who asks what to do with his life implies something very close to egomania. To presume to point a man to the right and ultimate goal— to point with a trembling finger in the RIGHT direction is something only a fool would take upon himself.

I am not a fool, but I respect your sincerity in asking my advice. I ask you though, in listening to what I say, to remember that all advice can only be a product of the man who gives it. What is truth to one may be disaster to another. I do not see life through your eyes, nor you through mine. If I were to attempt to give you specific advice, it would be too much like the blind leading the blind.

“To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles … ” (Shakespeare)

And indeed, that IS the question: whether to float with the tide, or to swim for a goal. It is a choice we must all make consciously or unconsciously at one time in our lives. So few people understand this! Think of any decision you’ve ever made which had a bearing on your future: I may be wrong, but I don’t see how it could have been anything but a choice however indirect— between the two things I’ve mentioned: the floating or the swimming.

But why not float if you have no goal? That is another question. It is unquestionably better to enjoy the floating than to swim in uncertainty. So how does a man find a goal? Not a castle in the stars, but a real and tangible thing. How can a man be sure he’s not after the “big rock candy mountain,” the enticing sugar-candy goal that has little taste and no substance?

The answer— and, in a sense, the tragedy of life— is that we seek to understand the goal and not the man. We set up a goal which demands of us certain things: and we do these things. We adjust to the demands of a concept which CANNOT be valid. When you were young, let us say that you wanted to be a fireman. I feel reasonably safe in saying that you no longer want to be a fireman. Why? Because your perspective has changed. It’s not the fireman who has changed, but you. Every man is the sum total of his reactions to experience. As your experiences differ and multiply, you become a different man, and hence your perspective changes. This goes on and on. Every reaction is a learning process; every significant experience alters your perspective.

So it would seem foolish, would it not, to adjust our lives to the demands of a goal we see from a different angle every day? How could we ever hope to accomplish anything other than galloping neurosis?

The answer, then, must not deal with goals at all, or not with tangible goals, anyway. It would take reams of paper to develop this subject to fulfillment. God only knows how many books have been written on “the meaning of man” and that sort of thing, and god only knows how many people have pondered the subject. (I use the term “god only knows” purely as an expression.) There’s very little sense in my trying to give it up to you in the proverbial nutshell, because I’m the first to admit my absolute lack of qualifications for reducing the meaning of life to one or two paragraphs.

I’m going to steer clear of the word “existentialism,” but you might keep it in mind as a key of sorts. You might also try something called Being and Nothingness by Jean-Paul Sartre, and another little thing called Existentialism: From Dostoyevsky to Sartre. These are merely suggestions. If you’re genuinely satisfied with what you are and what you’re doing, then give those books a wide berth. (Let sleeping dogs lie.) But back to the answer. As I said, to put our faith in tangible goals would seem to be, at best, unwise. So we do not strive to be firemen, we do not strive to be bankers, nor policemen, nor doctors. WE STRIVE TO BE OURSELVES.

But don’t misunderstand me. I don’t mean that we can’t BE firemen, bankers, or doctors— but that we must make the goal conform to the individual, rather than make the individual conform to the goal. In every man, heredity and environment have combined to produce a creature of certain abilities and desires— including a deeply ingrained need to function in such a way that his life will be MEANINGFUL. A man has to BE something; he has to matter.

As I see it then, the formula runs something like this: a man must choose a path which will let his ABILITIES function at maximum efficiency toward the gratification of his DESIRES. In doing this, he is fulfilling a need (giving himself identity by functioning in a set pattern toward a set goal), he avoids frustrating his potential (choosing a path which puts no limit on his self-development), and he avoids the terror of seeing his goal wilt or lose its charm as he draws closer to it (rather than bending himself to meet the demands of that which he seeks, he has bent his goal to conform to his own abilities and desires).

In short, he has not dedicated his life to reaching a pre-defined goal, but he has rather chosen a way of life he KNOWS he will enjoy. The goal is absolutely secondary: it is the functioning toward the goal which is important. And it seems almost ridiculous to say that a man MUST function in a pattern of his own choosing; for to let another man define your own goals is to give up one of the most meaningful aspects of life— the definitive act of will which makes a man an individual.

Let’s assume that you think you have a choice of eight paths to follow (all pre-defined paths, of course). And let’s assume that you can’t see any real purpose in any of the eight. THEN— and here is the essence of all I’ve said— you MUST FIND A NINTH PATH.

Naturally, it isn’t as easy as it sounds. You’ve lived a relatively narrow life, a vertical rather than a horizontal existence. So it isn’t any too difficult to understand why you seem to feel the way you do. But a man who procrastinates in his CHOOSING will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.

So if you now number yourself among the disenchanted, then you have no choice but to accept things as they are, or to seriously seek something else. But beware of looking for goals: look for a way of life. Decide how you want to live and then see what you can do to make a living WITHIN that way of life. But you say, “I don’t know where to look; I don’t know what to look for.”

And there’s the crux. Is it worth giving up what I have to look for something better? I don’t know— is it? Who can make that decision but you? But even by DECIDING TO LOOK, you go a long way toward making the choice.

If I don’t call this to a halt, I’m going to find myself writing a book. I hope it’s not as confusing as it looks at first glance. Keep in mind, of course, that this is MY WAY of looking at things. I happen to think that it’s pretty generally applicable, but you may not. Each of us has to create our own credo— this merely happens to be mine.

If any part of it doesn’t seem to make sense, by all means call it to my attention. I’m not trying to send you out “on the road” in search of Valhalla, but merely pointing out that it is not necessary to accept the choices handed down to you by life as you know it. There is more to it than that— no one HAS to do something he doesn’t want to do for the rest of his life. But then again, if that’s what you wind up doing, by all means convince yourself that you HAD to do it. You’ll have lots of company.

And that’s it for now. Until I hear from you again, I remain,

your friend, Hunter

#hunter s thompson #life advice #freaks #finding purpose #living meaningful #writer #letters of note #nyc #shakespeare

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QUOTE OF THE YEAR

Now that we are addicted to pretty much everything, its time to get addicted to thyself. Working for the sake of money, sacrificing our health, reversing the art of inspiration with the art of disception. We are deciving ourselves from true greatness, thats why this is the quote of the year! Take it and take yourself. - VthePassenger

This video by Cody McKibben says it all ( See Below)

#Cody McKibben #greatness #art #inpiration #vthepassenger #quotes #money #sacrifice #love #self #healing #speach #poem

PASSENGER ENRICHMENT : YOU MAY BECOME AN UNREASONABLE UNSTOPABLE DREAMER AFTER WATCHING CODY MCKIBBEN LIFESTYLE DESIGNED CREATIVITY STIMULATION VIDEO... (ALSO THE LINKS TO BEST SPEACHES EVER GIVEN ON THIS GREEN EARTH )

V THE PASSENGER

This is all about what THRILLING HEROICS means, about how precious your life is, and how we should strive to live like heroes. In the words of Joe Rogan, "be the hero of your own movie". This inspirational video is dedicated to Chris Cravens and Kareem Khan, two heroes who will always be remembered for their courage, loyalty and big hearts. Music: Starcadian- Pompey Pirate Hans Zimmer- Time (Karanda Remix) M83- Outro Beethoven's Symphony 7, Allegretto, mvt 2 Buy Starcadian's marvelous album Sunset Blood here: http://starcadian.bandcamp.com/ ==== Alan Watts "Money, Guilt, and The Machine": http://youtu.be/ssDY74nLuLg → listen to more incredible Watts lectures here: http://thrl.in/alanwatts Tim Ferriss on technology and information addiction: http://youtu.be/wX3eJRwJqlc → get his book The 4 Hour Workweek: http://thrl.in/4hww Rolf Potts on time as wealth and travel as a metaphor for life: http://youtu.be/MFrhIdwpWx0 → get Rolf's inspiring book Vagabonding:http://thrl.in/vagabonding Joe Rogan on cubicle life: http://thrl.in/tspodcast → listen to the Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) podcast here:http://thrl.in/jre Duncan Trussell on depression & resistance: http://youtu.be/Zf0-tsvyrnM http://youtu.be/eqAMv5MvjGs Ashton Kutcher on creating your life: http://youtu.be/FNXwKGZHmDc Steve Jobs' 2005 Standford University commencement address: http://youtu.be/UF8uR6Z6KLc Les Brown on courage watch his greatest speech ever here: http://youtu.be/oHTobpj60JI Will Smith on believing in yourself: http://youtu.be/Ucv8O75erpg Terrence McKenna - life is an opportunity: http://youtu.be/ck_SsOflkDI → learn more about McKenna here: http://thrl.in/mckenna Graham Hancock - 4 billion years in the making: http://youtu.be/G6Hqm01QzNY → find out more about Graham & his latest book "War God": http://thrl.in/wargod Randy Pausch' Carnegie Mellon commencement speech: http://youtu.be/RcYv5x6gZTA → see his "Last Lecture" here: http://thrl.in/lastlecture Maynard James Keenan (of Tool) reads a poem by Chief Tecumseh - live without fear and die like a hero:http://youtu.be/8Pib3EYT9yc → more on this poem here: http://thrl.in/tecumseh I do not claim ownership of all footage or music presented in this video. All copyrighted materials contained herein belong to their respective copyright holders & they are used here in the public interest of open access for educational and archiving purposes under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, to fulfill the intention of copyright law to stimulate creativity for the enrichment of the general public.

#Cody McKibben #YOUTUBE #THRILLINGHEROICS #ALANWATTS #TIM FERRIS #ROLF POTTS #JOE ROGAN #DUNCAN TRUSSELL #ASHTON KUTCHER #STEVE JOBS #terrence mckenna #graham hancock #WILLSMITH #RANDY PAUSCH #maynard james keenan #STIMULATE CREATIVITY #ENRICHMENT

Whole Lotta Mountian Jamming Going On

By V-ThePassenger

Let me take you there, a strategically developed mountain in glorious female form, inviting visitors in the heights of her lushness. The slightest smokey dew is sitting just on top of the peak, ready to be rocked by a legendary man, an Allman Brother and his southern rock jam band, Gov't Mule. Jammers disguised as Bum'Kins are lounging all over the mountain replacing the fresh mountain air with green bowls, and amplifying the roll. She is steep, too steep for my "country heel" and perfect for bare feet. The" deadheads " are in town, and amaze my guest who asks " Why are they not dancing?"... I smile and say " all stoned"...she is puzzled as a non-green consumer, and we keep jamming without a second thought, turning the green below our feet into dust. Joining us is an entranced yet dancing young deadhead , drifting in the vibrations oozing off stage.

The four day weekend celebrated its 10th anniversary this year , presented by GTR NYC (GTRSTORE.com) , a not to be missed guitar and music superstore in New York that brought lots of guitars to play with. The weekend highlighted The Passenger's fresh favorite's Jackie Greene, Reignwolf, The Dough Rollers, Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, Beats Antique & Sister Sparrow. Rounded out by The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Gov't Mule and The Allman Brothers. Betwixt all the jamming , massively fun drum circles erupted between sets producing the great tribal vibes guests love.

The super jammer VIPs confirmed the festival has been sold, and its obvious that fun is second to dough. After 10 years and all the marvelous accomplishments , sometimes that happens when a mountain jam godfather like Levon Helm passes away. My first impression of the festival was a greeting by an army of suffocating security , half pretending to be working, half molesting the mood out of the fun loving peaceful festival visitors. Tickets are a minimum of $100/day, but Warren Hayes looks about 15lbs lighter and revels in lacivious 3hour jams. Above all, standing on top of Hunter Mountain, looking at a sea of people, natural acoustics bouncing from the base, a cold drink in your hand, and the all encompassing lushness of the Catskills, is divine.

Charles Bukowski’s Top 10 Tips For Living A Kick-Ass Life

by The Mind Unleashed

1. Don’t settle.

“I wanted the whole world or nothing.”

You shouldn’t settle for anything less than what you absolutely deserve or desire. Strive for the best and don’t accept anything except for what will make you entirely happy. There’s no point in giving up on your goals simply to settle for a sub-par result that will forever leave you wishing for more in regret.

2. Love yourself.

“I never met another man I’d rather be. And even if that’s a delusion, it’s a lucky one.” No one’s perfect, that’s for sure, but there’s also no point in beating yourself up about it. Stop criticizing every minute thing about yourself that you wish you could change and show yourself some love. That’s not to say to never work on self-improvement, but be your own biggest fan while you’re at it, no matter what.

3. Live life to its fullest.

“What is terrible is not death but the lives people live or don’t live up until their death.”

“Some people never go crazy, What truly horrible lives they must live.”

Want to go skydiving but have never done it? Take the leap. Dying to get that degree in art-history but don’t know how you’ll use it? It’s time to enroll. You only have one life so you might as well live it to its absolute fullest capacity – right now. Why wait until it’s too late?

4. Don’t fear pain, without it, you can’t experience happiness.

“You have to die a few times before you can really live.”

Pain, sadness, anger, frustration, anxiety – negative feelings like that can be miserable and even downright painful sometimes. But you can’t fully appreciate the good emotions that life has to offer without experiencing the hurtful ones. So when you think you’ve hit rock bottom, remember it can only go up from there, and the pain you’re experiencing in the moment will only make the happiness taste so much sweeter later on.

5. Be your own unique self and shamelessly express it in all you do.

“It’s better to do a dull thing with style than a dangerous thing without it.”

Don’t be afraid to be yourself – Charles Bukowski certainly didn’t hesitate to. Always show your true colors and express your own fantastic personality. It’s better to live your life being your whole self than trying to pretend to be something you’re not, simply for the approval others. Who cares what they think anyways?

6. You’re stronger than you think.

“Sometimes you climb out of bed in the morning and you think, I’m not going to make it, but you laugh inside…remembering all the times you’ve felt that way.”

Life is full of trials and hardships – you know it, you’ve likely experienced it many times. Yet, no matter what, you always make it through these difficulties in one piece. Always remember that you’re stronger than you may think, and you have it in you to get through the toughest of days.

7. Don’t fear death.

“I carry death in my left pocket. Sometimes I take it out and talk to it: “Hello, baby, how you doing? When you coming for me? I’ll be ready.”

“There’s nothing to mourn about death any more than there is to mourn about the growing of a flower.”

Death is unavoidable, so why spend your life worrying about it? Instead of obsessing about when you’ll finally go, take advantage of the life you were given. It’s much more worthwhile to celebrate life instead of fearing death, and you’ll likely be much happier because of it.

8. Have confidence in yourself.

“The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts.”

You are awesome, and all you have to do to let your true talents shine is believe that fact. Have complete confidence in yourself and you might be surprised with all you can achieve.

9. There are much worse things than loneliness.

“There are worse things than being alone but it often takes decades to realize this and most often when you do it’s too late and there’s nothing worse than too late.”

“I wasn’t a misanthrope and I wasn’t a misogynist but I liked being alone. It felt good to sit alone in a small space and smoke and drink. I had always been good company for myself.”

It’s easy to fear being alone, and the company of others can often act as some form of a safety blanket. But there are much worse things than loneliness, and there’s no point in getting caught up in being alone when that time can be spent on so many more fulfilling and joyful things. Learn to appreciate yourself without others, and value your time alone.

10. Life happens, don’t always take it so seriously.

“Sometimes you just have to pee in the sink.”

Unexpected, even crazy things are bound to happen in life, and sometimes you just have to go with it. Don’t get caught up in perfection and make sure to lighten up sometimes. There’s no point in taking everything seriously, and sometimes you just need to have some fun.

#life #wisdom #charlesbukowski