Blog 258 – Bicycles and Babies
I had a cool dream just before waking this morning. My wife and I were visiting an old man in a neighborhood that reminds me a bit like where I live now, stand alone houses – not big. A place where people keep their stuff together – yards in order – lots of variation but […]
Blog 257 – It’s Your Fault – That’s the Answer
Why is the world a terrible place? Why is there violence and hate? Why would governments spend billions – and individuals dedicate their talent and careers to weaponizing pathogens in order to kill or maim? Why do people cheat and steal and lie? The answer is simple. And, there is only one right answer. It’s […]
Blog 256 – Don’t Worry – Just Be – Then Move Forward
If there is one thing that helps – it’s reducing unnecessary suffering. Now, suffering that results in a net gain? I’m all for it. Like going for a run, or doing some form of rigorous exercise – sure it is uncomfortable, but there is a net gain overall. But, worrying is not like that. Worry […]
Blog 255 – Something to Say
“Into the flood again. Same old trip it was back then. So I made a big mistake, try to see it once my way. Am I wrong? Have I run to far to get home? Have I gone? Left you here alone? If I would, could you? ” I could have this wrong, but if […]
A Man Who Honored Humanity
He, “didn’t care if you were famous, or talented or rich or poor. If you were a soul – he was gonna be a soul along side of you;” David Hoffman, filmmaker, talking about the character and personality of Earl Scruggs the virtuoso 20th century banjo player. Earl was a man who honored humanity. This […]
Blog 254 – Sustaining Conscious Change
Change happens whether we like it or not. Time goes by, things change. The question is, whether change promotes meaning and well-being in our lives or make things worse. Conscious change we make in our own lives, and within organizations we belong (companies, families, social groups), should always strive for the former. Make things better! […]
Blog 253 – The “Opportunity” – One Day Stronger
Today I have an interesting opportunity. I don’t “feel” like doing anything. But, I have a long list of things that I need to take care of and I have my 365 habits that I am committed to practicing. My “opportunity” is to practice habits I am committed to, and complete important tasks despite not […]
Blog 252 – Suffering With Purpose – “The Hot/Cold Wim Hof Shower”
Maybe I should have titled today’s blog post “Suffering On Purpose.” Suffering for no reason sucks. But, suffering for an improved future state is the standard price we pay – if we want to enjoy a “better” future state. One habit that I have developed this year I call the Hot/Cold Wim Hof shower. It […]
Blog 251 – Knowing Why
Sticking to a challenging fitness regimen and aspirational lifestyle behaviors is hard! Working out when I don’t feel like it, or completing hard tasks even though I am (or feel I am) exhausted inevitably leads to a couple of places mentally. In the first case, I begin second guessing myself and my motives for enduring […]
Blog 250 – 365 Framework Subsumes Mere Tasks
My list of goals is bursting at the seams. So much I want to accomplish! It feels good to have inspiration again and feel positive emotion. However, emotions come and go. Regardless of how good I feel (or don’t feel), the most important thing for me to do, is practice my foundational 365 framework daily. […]