A few months ago, my brother and I were asked to take part in a Mormon Message about suicide prevention. I hope that it is helpful to you. If someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, please continue to place your arm of love around them. Believe me, a seemingly small and simple act of love can…
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Life Is Like A Garden
“Both abundance and lack [of abundance] exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend … when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that’s present—love, health, family, friends, work, the joys of…
Are You A Prometheus?
Has a Prometheus ever given you fire? According to Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus created man out of clay and taught them to walk uprightly as the Gods. But at that time, the Gods considered man to be an animal; men were creatures without the gift of fire, which made their earth a cold, dark,…
My Book Is Officially Published!!!
Wow! Today is the day that my book, Your Life Isn’t For You, is officially published. It’s a wonderful, absolutely terrifying feeling!! Here’s the description of my book from the publisher: In this book, Seth Adam Smith expands on the philosophy behind his extraordinarily popular blog post “Marriage Isn’t for You”—which received over 30 million…
The Hidden Message of Red Square in Moscow…
In June, I had the amazing opportunity to revisit Moscow, Russia—one of the most beautiful and wonderful places on earth. As I stood on the cobblestones of Moscow’s famous Red Square (home of St. Basil’s Cathedral), I couldn’t help but think about the true meaning of the term “Red Square.” The following passage comes from my…
The Legend of the Northern Lights
“Look to the light and swim to the top of the Great Mountain. There you will find your home. There you will swim in the eternal river of the sky.” I worked on this legend (and video) for a very long time. I included it in my book, Your Life Isn’t For You, with the sincere…
20 Life-Changing Books!
If you want to change your body, change what you eat and how you exercise. If you want to change your outlook on life, change what you read and put it into practice. Listed below are twenty life-changing books. Unless you are determined to be miserable (which, strangely enough, some people are) these books will change your…
Is Suicide Selfish?
In 2006, I nearly succeeded in taking my life. Six months later, I received a letter from a close friend. I half-expected it to be a letter of comfort. It was not. It was cutting. Of the many things which were written, I will only share two sentences: “I can’t believe you tried to take your…
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