https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5 October 24, 1995 1:17AM -> September 1, 2022 5:00PM en-us 2022-09-01 20:41:51 UTC 2025-10-28 20:09:28 UTC hello@padlet.com philforrence https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279855025 Chestnut Hill Hospital October 24th, 1995]]> 2022-09-01 20:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279855025 philforrence https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279856235 I played sports and music. I loved learning and school. I loved hanging out with my friends. I loved cartoons and fantasy young adult novels.]]> 2022-09-01 20:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279856235 philforrence https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279857280 I moved on to become a serious high school football player. I was recruited to play in college before deciding against it. This was a difficult time for me (and for most) because I didn't know what to do with my emotions and I became an ardent atheist against my parents wishes. Also, I had my heart broken for the first time!]]> 2022-09-01 20:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279857280 philforrence https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279858400 I drank and smoked and made a mess of my personal life. It wasn't all bad, but I wasn't living in a sustainable way. ]]> 2022-09-01 20:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279858400 philforrence https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279859939 I continued getting better with a new interest in self-help! I also became a semi-professional stand-up comedian. I performed pretty much every night, sometimes multiple times a night! I even opened for SNL's Colin Jost! We were buddies for and evening.]]> 2022-09-01 20:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279859939 philforrence https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279860665 I moved to NYC and became a Salesforce.com consultant after graduating with a BS in Computer Engineering. I continued to pursue stand-up comedy at night.]]> 2022-09-01 20:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279860665 philforrence https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279861714 My interest in eastern spirituality deepened as I sat a 10-day silent meditation retreat!]]> 2022-09-01 20:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279861714 philforrence https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279862834 My life collapsed. My friends hated me. I hated me. I sought help. A therapist brought me out of the dark and helped on a healthier road. Also, around this time I began to meditate, eat vegan, cut out alcohol, and heal my relationships. I also had my first psychedelic experiences!]]> 2022-09-01 20:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279862834 philforrence https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279864673 I live a lucky life as a young adult in Fairmount section of Philadelphia. I still meditate a lot and attend retreats. I work out a lot. I read a lot. I'm changing careers to become a therapist. I'm also looking for a girlfriend so help a brother out if you know anyone!]]> 2022-09-01 20:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279864673 philforrence https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279865321 From here I plan to live a perfect life with no mistakes, no suffering, and just perfect spiritual bliss! ]]> 2022-09-01 20:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/philforrence/iw7bi1oxqnjqt4t5/wish/2279865321