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I believe that the key to a happy and successful life is wisdom. When we think wisely, we act wisely. Then we naturally reap joy and success.
I started this blog to ensure that I grow in wisdom every week, while also sharing useful learnings with others. These are my personal learnings and experiences, but perhaps they can help others avoid my past suffering and to gain happiness.
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Alex Chen
3 hours ago16 min read
How to Flow Freely In Life
If we want to have a smooth life, we need to learn to flow around obstacles, to go with the flow, and to redirect other's flow tactfully.
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Alex Chen
7 days ago23 min read
Meditation Is Worth It
“You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes a day. Unless you're too busy, then you should sit for an hour.” It's worth it.
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Alex Chen
Dec 29, 20248 min read
2024 Year-End Reflection
My major learnings from 2025, featuring selflessness, karma, human nature, and Chinese medicine.
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Alex Chen
Dec 22, 202420 min read
My Year of Practicing Selflessness
This year, my one-word theme is "selflessness", and it's helped me gain more contentment, harmony, and good fortune in life.
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Alex Chen
Dec 14, 20244 min read
Mr. More Or Less
Why are we doing things that don't deserve our best? Why are we cheating ourselves of the gift?
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Alex Chen
Dec 7, 20244 min read
How To Handle Teenage Rebellion (and Opposition in General)
If others oppose us, it's likely we've accumulated a negative impression in their minds and lack their trust. Command less. Discuss more.
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Alex Chen
Nov 30, 202411 min read
Philosophy Sessions Between Parents and Children
How to help children (and people) resolve their negative emotions and interpersonal problems.
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Alex Chen
Nov 24, 202412 min read
TCM: Emotions and Health
The impact of various emotions on our physical health and ways to nurture healthy emotions and regulate negative ones.
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Alex Chen
Nov 16, 20249 min read
Eight Keys To Effective Listening
Effective listening is critical for happy relationships and problem solving. This article covers eight key methods for effective listening.
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Alex Chen
Nov 10, 20246 min read
I Didn't Ask You To Explain
If we explain without their request, then aren't we just trying to push away blame and argue that they are wrong?
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Alex Chen
Nov 2, 20244 min read
Philosophy Session With My Bookshelves
My bookshelves taught me to get my priorities straight, to plan better, to not vent on others, and to respect others people's things.
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Alex Chen
Oct 26, 20246 min read
To Wrong Parents Or The Uber Driver?
Obviously it's better to wrong the Uber driver than our parents…right?
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Alex Chen
Oct 20, 20246 min read
Six Year Anniversary of Weekly Wisdom!
Highlights from year six of Weekly Wisdom, with a focus on improving relationships and strengthening self-confidence.
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Alex Chen
Oct 13, 202411 min read
Elevate Your Gratitude
Be thankful to the people who've mistreated you and upset you. They are the ones that help us to see our problems and level up.
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Alex Chen
Oct 6, 20247 min read
30th Wedding Anniversary Wisdom From Gretchen Rubin—Commentary
Thank you to Gretchen Rubin for your teachings on happiness and relationships, and for role modeling those teachings for us!
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Alex Chen
Sep 29, 20245 min read
Urgency Is No Excuse For Bad Manners
Before speaking to others, we should have a calm mind and a considerate intention. Otherwise, bad manners will ruin our communication.
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Alex Chen
Sep 22, 20247 min read
Think Beyond Just Your Own Perspective
Do not just look at matters from just your own perspective. Look at matters from every implicated person's perspective.
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Alex Chen
Sep 15, 202414 min read
What You Focus On, Grows.
We often aren't aware that we focus on the negative and give others negative energy. Then we wonder why conflicts arise...Let's change that.
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Alex Chen
Sep 8, 20248 min read
Health Advice From Doctors At A Chinese Medicine Hospital
Common illnesses that Chinese medicine doctors see every day and how to prevent them. Take advantage of healthy times to prevent illness.
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Alex Chen
Sep 8, 202428 min read
A Study Week At Shen Nong Chinese Medicine Hospital
My study week at Shen Nong Hospital, featuring Chinese Medicine treatments, Chinese culture, and tourism. Special thanks to Dr. Kun Liu!
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