The Coffee Shop Meditations

by Fergus Dearden BA, BComm’11

By Maroon & White | spring 2014

After two bouts of homelessness, being in abusive relationships and environments, beating a gambling addiction and being diagnosed with a mood disorder, Fergus decided it was time for a change and to take charge of his own life. Through his experiences, he decided to put his perspective of the world around us into words and this eventually became what is known as The Coffee Shop Meditations. While writing The Coffee Shop Meditations he eventually developed the motto “Stop, Feel, Think, Act.” It has become the cornerstone in his healing process and he hopes his motto will guide others to go after their dreams.

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