VironikaThe two kinds of pain I face in my creative process, how I deal with them, and why I choose to create even though it hurts.
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Costa Rica Lesson #4: Pura Vida Ain’t No Passin’ Craze (It’s a Problem-Free Philosophy!)
What I learned about letting go and living the Pura Vida with no worries (instead of being a Crazy Gringo, as they say here).
Costa Rica Lesson #3: You Can’t Hide and Be Happy
How paralyzing guilt taught me that, to be happy and feel free, we must not hide our darkness due to shame, nor our light due to guilt.
Costa Rica Lesson #2: No Matter Where You Go, There You Are
How I learned (for the 349th time) that happiness is a journey, not a destination (even if you go to tropical paradise).
Costa Rica Lesson #1: Buy From Real Live People (Not Corporations)
What I learned during my first few days travelling in Costa Rica about the value of spending my money on supporting people rather than corporations.
The Simple Secret of Happiness
A simple secret about the nature of happiness learned from two years of self-discovery, self-love, and genuine curiosity about what I want.
How I Stopped Feeling Inadequate and Comparing Myself to Others
One simple epiphany that helped me move from feeling inadequate next to more successful people to living with confidence, purpose, and meaning.
How I Traded My Blender For Love and Freedom
I thought I was in love with myself, with people, with my life. I thought it couldn’t get any better. And then I sold all my things.
The Importance of Being Weird
A short story about how choosing to be weird in front of strangers turned into a powerful act of self-love.
Why I’m Selling Everything I Own and Going to Travel
Sometimes, self-love is about the little things. But sometimes, it’s about selling everything you own to travel to third-world paradise.