Feel good now. I was about to fail my black belt test. It was the end of a two-and-a-half-hour workout.I was exhausted.I had done countless push-ups, jumping jacks and squats.I had been drilled on every form and every move I’d learned for the past ten years. All I had to do to earn my black…
Author: jackdolinar
The Bandit, the Oni & the Secret of Changing Your Story
Feel good now. “That’s a magnificent sword,” I said to the man with the sword. “I’m partial to it,” he admitted, squinting down the blade at me with a weather-faced grin. We were standing on a deserted stretch of road in the Tai Po forest between Kiori and Ad Bhajjan. The man with the sword…
The Forgotten Ending of The Frog Prince (And What It Teaches Us About Life)
The frog hit the brick wall.SPLAT! And then…with a shimmer of magic in the air…the frog transformed into a handsome prince. Did you know that’s the original ending of The Frog Prince? Truly.Terrifying. But it makes you think: How often do we believe that getting upset, throwing up our hands, or (sometimes literally) throwing something…
The Man Who Died Three Times and the Wisdom He Shared
“I’ve died three times in my life…” My eyebrows shot straight up my forehead. I was sitting on a bench behind the funeral home in West Virginia.The weathered man in front of me was my Uncle Tom. We were gathered for my grandmother Mary Anne’s funeral service and, as is always the case with big…
Talk to the Universe: A Gratitude Ritual
Feel good now. One of my favorite ways to feel good now is through the power of gratitude. Earlier today I was walking slow circles around the pool, just talking out loud to the universe — listing some of the many things I’m grateful for. I’m grateful for my healthy, strong body.I’m grateful for an…
The Feel Good Now Philosophy Behind Every Book I Write
Feel good now. Did you know I used to write erotica? It’s true. I’ve always been a writer — ever since I was five years old. When I was a teenager, I self-published my first short story.(You can still download it here for just $3: https://www.amazon.com/Gentlemans-Holiday-Adventures-Book-ebook/dp/B00AT2ZL8U) Then, when I was in college, I discovered that…
From Attic to Amazon #1 — The Origin Story
It began in an attic apartment in Paris. Smoking little cigars out the window.Barely enough space to walk between the bed, the desk, and the tiny shower in the corner. Days spent at the keyboard.A noon walk to the park for a baguette and cheese.Then back to the keyboard again. This was where Lucian Lightbringer…
A Sunset in Marseille Taught Me This About Intuition
Feel good now. The old port of Marseille was bustling at dusk. We had just left the apartment and were wandering down cobblestone streets toward the fort. I was a little cranky.Tired from a long day of travel, wanting nothing more than to flop onto the Airbnb bed and shut my eyes for ten minutes….
The Magic Hidden in Everyday Choices
Feel good now. Maybe by thinking a thought that feels good. “It’s really nice that I have a few moments to sit quietly and read something from Jack. My life is actually going pretty well. I’m happy with X, Y, and Z…” Or maybe by doing something simple you enjoy. “I think I’ll have a…
The Day I Became a Bestselling Author (and What Really Mattered)
Feel good now. Today it became official. My book Lucian Lightbringer & God’s Bounty hit #1 on the Amazon Bestseller charts. And I’ve gotta say… It made me feel good now. It also went straight to my head. For about two seconds: Me: “I now expect everyone to refer to me as Jack Dolinar, BSA.”Belle’s…