Finding Compassion for Past Jared
The person I once was isn’t somebody I ever wish to be again. But perhaps in another ten years…well, I’ll be saying that about my present self.
Jared White
Expressively publishing on the open web since 1996.
Entranced by Portland, Oregon since 2017.
#mindfulness
Ice Cream, War Movies, Monochromatism, and Reclaiming My Identity
This year I want to make a bold statement with what I do and how I live—only this time not as a desperate attempt to appease a deity, but as a way of expressing the core values that make me Me.
Emerging from The Slump
My writing habit really got derailed this year—especially as the coronavirus sent the world into a tailspin. Here's what I've learned during my time off.
Backlash Against The Tech Backlash
We shouldn't feel guilty about the technology choices that we make. Just be mindful of what those choices are.
What If You Don't Know What To Say Yes To?
What if you are in the middle of a creative slump, an "existential crisis," or just a transition to a new season of life?
Getting Past the Pain of Starting Over
This is your chance. This is your time.
Oh THAT Kind of New Year
My life has been turned upside down in ways both unexpected and thrilling. Here's a sneak peak of what this means for the future of JaredWhite.com.
Portland's Cultural District // SOLITUDE CHALLENGE
Theaters, urban parks, old churches, classic 19th and early 20th-century architecture — Portland's Cultural District has it all.
fear of failure // YES to essentialism
Do you ever feel like a failure? Ever worry you're not measuring up, that "they" are always more successful than you are?
BEST COFFEE in Portland // AWARENESS Training in Laurelhurst Park
Yes, Portland has some of the best coffee around. It's sort of our thing.
so why live an essential life?
At last, the video you most definitely weren't waiting for, but got anyway!
The Calcification of Personality
Self-reflection may be good for the soul, but not when the issue is forced by a constant barrage of the opinions of others.
Emotions are like looking at the fuel gauge in your car. The gauge can tell you how much gas in in the car, but it won’t tell you the reason why it’s full or empty. To know that, you’ll have to dig deeper.
Most negative emotions are the result of misdirection. The particular thing you think you’re upset about isn’t really at the heart of the matter. In the end, everything boils down to this root question your subconscious mind is asking: Do I Feel Loved?
—from a journal entry I wrote 5 years ago #mindfulness
The Struggle is Real but the Darkness is Not
It's helpful to recognize my brain's just a little bit broken.
Mindfulness for Happy People
Here's why I believe practicing mindfulness is still valuable even when you're living the good life. Hint: it's more than just a cure for depression.