Expressively publishing on the open web since 1996.
Entranced by Portland, Oregon since 2017.
Synchronicity: those mysterious moments when inner and outer worlds collide. Do they prove there's some sort of purpose at work in the universe? I'm not saying that (but I'm not not saying it either). In my personal experience, an eye towards synchronicities can have a profound effect on well-being.
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.
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.
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.
We shouldn't feel guilty about the technology choices that we make. Just be mindful of what those choices are.
What if you are in the middle of a creative slump, an "existential crisis," or just a transition to a new season of life?
This is your chance. This is your time.
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.
Theaters, urban parks, old churches, classic 19th and early 20th-century architecture — Portland's Cultural District has it all.
Do you ever feel like a failure? Ever worry you're not measuring up, that "they" are always more successful than you are?
Yes, Portland has some of the best coffee around. It's sort of our thing.
At last, the video you most definitely weren't waiting for, but got anyway!
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
It's helpful to recognize my brain's just a little bit broken.