I'm doing 41 things
These beautiful gardens are tucked out of the way in Encinitas, such that many locals don’t even know it’s here! Long-time locals know and come here, plus people from all over the world.
danodanodan's Life List
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1. To live instead of exist
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2. do one thing every day that scares me
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3. do a triathlon a year
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4. Practice yoga regularly
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5. volunteer more
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6. learn to dance
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7. live passionately
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8. live simply
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9. Learn another language
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10. see the northern lights
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11. procrastinate less
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12. Find a balance between the things I want to do and the things I need to do
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13. Learn Spanish
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14. Learn to play the piano
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15. backpack through Europe
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16. live in the moment
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17. keep it real
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18. better my life
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19. Take more pictures
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20. learn a foreign language
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21. Love without fear
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22. connect
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23. raise a family
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24. live with no regrets
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25. see the world
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26. make friends and keep them
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27. memorize poetry
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28. decide what the hell I would like to do with the rest of my life
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29. go on a road trip with no predetermined destination
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30. identify 100 things that make me happy (besides money)
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31. get to know my neighbors
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32. get rid of all my clutter
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33. find my passion
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34. Be a better blogger
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35. yoga
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36. live by the 80/20 rule
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37. take time out to relax
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38. let people know what they mean to me
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39. make sure the people i love, know it
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40. participate in a home exchange with someone in another country
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41. Live every day like it's my last
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How I did it
It made me
awake 
How I did it: This year, I had cut myself down to one cup of coffee a day. I made it a special cup like cappucino or latte from a nice cafe. Finally, I went to a meditation retreat where they didn't allow coffee, and after a few days I knew I was free. Read how I did it…
It made me
Happy 
How I did it: Actually, I did this with a different organization that's probably a copy-cat group. Regardless, I've actively built 4 houses in Mexico over the last few years. It's amazing what a handful of unskilled volunteers can create out of a pile of materials in one weekend.It's absolutely fulfilling to hand over the door keys to the family who's been eagerly awaiting shelter. Read how I did it…
Recent entries
I’ve done the running part of 2 triathlons this year and feel good about it. Yeah, that’s not quite the same as a full triathlon, yet is a few steps in that direction.
I first met Thich Nhat Hanh on a five-day retreat he lead at Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, California. He’s an amazing teacher on many levels. His clarity and strength show through. The teachers with him also get my respect for their sincerity.
I really enjoyed walking with him for the morning walking meditations.
