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Elegant & curated articles by Omar M Almahmoud, selected from his daily writings and reading list in life, business and self improvement. All republished articles are owned by their original authors. The articles are reblogged here under Fair Use for educational and non commercial purposes.

Self Development

The Art of Creating a Ritual for What Matters Most : zen habits

“Your sacred space is where you can find yourself again and again.” ~Joseph Campbell By Leo Babauta In this world where technology and consumerism have become our religion, we’ve largely lost something magical: the ability to elevate something into the realm of the sacred. I’m not a fan of Catholic priests, but if you watch them perform the Eucharistic ritual in mass, it feels like a moment of true magic.

How to start drawing

Today is a good day to start drawing. If you are, like most adults, insecure about your artistic skills, take heart. Drawing isn’t just about making art, but rather “a tool for learning above all else,” as D.B. Dowd explains in his book Stick Figures: Drawing as a Human Practice.  Putting pen to paper has many benefits. It develops the capacity for close observation, introspection, patience, and humility—vital attributes during a

The Mindset Advantage (How Your Mental Frame Affects Your Behavior and Performance)

Mindset. Is. Everything. “Whether you think you can or think you can’t — you’re right,” said Henry Ford. Mindset, coupled with consistent action is the key to achieving and sustaining success. The mind steers almost everything. Mahatma Gandhi once observed, “Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny.”