Andy's Mind

I sit in a small room in a soft chair. There are 5 other chairs here. I sit in dim light from one fluorescent tube on the ceiling. And the room vibrates, shakes and wobbles. It’s called a compartment. (more…)

A few days ago I wrote about fear. And indeed, fear leads people into choices that lead no one, even themselves, to joy and happiness. It is a limiting factor, forcing to see limits instead of potentials, obstacles instead of paths. But a very similar and equally harmful mental concept is the feeling of guilt. (more…)

Fear is a bad adviser. Especially so in the matters of the heart. It’s saddening to see people abstain from reaching for their dreams, from following their hearts just because of fear. And usually it’s fear of things that either won’t matter in a couple of months or are not a problem in themselves. Like people working together afraid of opening up to their love – it won’t matter at all in the long run where they met. It will hurt in the long run if they don’t.

But even worse than fear itself is fear coupled with pity. Following their collective advice is a sure recipe for unhappiness.

This Friday it will be a year since I joined my current company. Looking back at how it was then and how it is now makes me realize how much we achieved during that time. And so did I – I have to admit it despite all my dissatisfaction with the speed we move at. (more…)