About
This blog is the account of my spiritual growth and personal development. I am to write a minimum of one post per week from the start but it will probably be closer to 3. My main aim is to provide value and make a full time income.
My Story
When I left college at 16 I had a real tough time. I started university twice in 2 years and moving out amongst other students I struggled with things like alcohol, depression and living on my own. But this suffering would be my greatest teacher.
At roughly 17, I found Eckhart Tolles ‘The Power of Now’ in a bookstore and I just knew I had to buy it. Maybe it was the cover, or the title. The book is absolute genius. It puts things like time management into perspective and makes life events insignificant to what you already have within you.
I started reading Steve Pavlinas’ blog (Huge influence on my life). I found that he could combine foreground personal development techniques and logic with things like spirituality which intrigued me. This was a great awakening period for me in which I got a much greater control over my ego.
From 18-20 I lived with family and worked several jobs including working online for myself doing affiliate marketing where I did well. I still get cheques today but didn’t enjoy it.
I started this blog twice in the past but never continued longer than a week or so. I was starting to think I was just one of life’s quitters but then realized that I was doing work that was meaningless to me. If I found it meaningless I wouldn’t work well.
I’ve got a little money now and some coming through from affiliate marketing. I know I can make money online now and just have to find out how to do it doing what I love and this is that process.
This year I plan to exercise daily, become a vegan, wake up at 5am, start socializing more. I will blog about it too and give you the benefits of my experience.
WARNING: ALL THIS WRITING IS MENTAL MASTURBATION IF YOU DO NOT TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY AFTER READING ONE OF MY BLOG POSTS.
“If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.” – Bruce Lee
I started writing seriously at this blog in January 2010.
-Richard
Richard, thanks for sharing your story and good luck with this new blog. I really like what you’ve done so far. I think you’re on your way.
Fellow Pavlina follower,
Leslie
Wow thanks for that Leslie, really appreciate it
. He’s a huge influence on my life, and I don’t say that often. Would love to go to his next conscious growth workshop.
He and Erin both are amazing and an inspiration. I just stumbled upon their site less than a year ago. I’m hooked!!
Keep doing what you are doing…it’s all going to come together….believe…
Excellent blog, Richard. Many thanks for the kind comments over at mine. I’ll second Leslie’s notion that you’re well on your way. Keep up the great work.
@Justin – Thanks for the kind comments. Your blog is great too
. I’m thinking of starting a habit of writing an hour or two per day as my February resolution so stay tuned!
Richard,
I ran across your site this morning…and initially when I saw your picture I was intriqued. My ego mind stated: “How can this young man know ANYTHING about life…meditation….or spirituality…he is a baby?” Well, you certainly put those irrational limiting beliefs to rest, and I applaud you for all that you are and your insightful old-soul self.
Thank you for showing up today and I wish you well on your journey!
Best.
Alison
@Alison – Thanks a lot! I really appreciate that. You’ve just made my day
. I’m starting writing again this February.