Author Archives: David

(Bookmark Path Notes for easy convenience — top right of this article) Path Note — Fast Friends When meeting someone new, focus on truly seeing their world.➟ Look through the lens of the other person’s values — what might matter … Read More

(Bookmark Path Notes for easy convenience — top right of this article) Path Note — I Feel Lost It’s okay to feel lost — this moment can be a gentle turning point rather than a dead end. ➟ Start small: … Read More

(Bookmark Path Notes for easy convenience — top right of this article) Path Note — Disagreeing Well Conflict doesn’t have to break connection — it can deepen understanding if approached with care. ➟ Listen first — let the other person … Read More

(Bookmark Path Notes for easy convenience — top right of this article) Path Note — Using Your Strengths Your strengths are often quiet signposts on the Mountain Journey — pointing you toward authenticity, energy, and growth. Instead of asking, “What’s … Read More

(Bookmark Path Notes for easy convenience — top right of this article) Path Note — What Is Existential Analysis Existential Analysis is a therapeutic and reflective approach that helps us respond to life’s questions with authenticity and meaning — instead … Read More

(Bookmark Path Notes for easy convenience — top right of this article) Path Note — Seeing the Good & Positive When life feels heavy, it’s easy to get stuck in the fog of uncertainty or under the storm clouds of … Read More

Path Note — Altruism Altruism — the selfless concern for others — isn’t just good for the world; it’s good for us too. Matthieu Ricard, often called “the happiest man alive,” has written extensively on the science and psychology of … Read More

(Bookmark Path Notes for easy convenience — top right of this article) Path Note — Purpose & Health A strong sense of purpose doesn’t just enrich your life — it actively protects your health. Studies (e.g. Alimujiang et al., 2019; … Read More

(Bookmark Path Notes for easy convenience — top right of this article) Path Note — Learned Hopefulness Psychologist Dan Tomasulo, author of Learned Hopefulness: The Power of Positivity to Overcome Depression, shows that hope isn’t just optimism — it’s a … Read More

(Bookmark Path Notes for easy convenience — top right of this article) Path Note — Self-Esteem When self-esteem feels shaky, we often default to criticism instead of compassion. Existential Analysis reminds us that our worth is not just about achievement … Read More