Day 152 – Reflection on Purpose
I find myself frequently immersed in the worlds of various social media influencers, absorbing the daily or weekly wisdom they dispense through their newsletters and posts. Although their primary aim often seems to be promoting their latest offerings, occasionally, they share insights that prompt me to ponder my life’s direction and goals. Recently, one such […]
Day 151 – Your Umwelt, Another’s Umgebung
Recently, my wife and I escaped to a quaint small town for an overnight trip, seeking solace from the relentless pace of life. A side note—it’s challenging to separate oneself from stress and anxiety amid constant reminders. Sometimes, a change of scenery and circumstances is essential to disconnect and become more mindful of our mental […]
Day 150 – Run with Friends
The greatest struggles in life are always better when faced alongside friends. Our time on this earth is limited, and it seems to me that since we’re going to spend much of our lives grappling with challenges, we might as well navigate them with people we enjoy being around. Enduring tough times with individuals who […]
Day 149 – Practical Consideration for ‘Saying Grace’
Before diving into this discussion, let me clarify: this is not a religious post, so there’s no need for alarm. This week, I’ve been reflecting on a practical observation stemming from my personal quest to prepare and consume healthy, balanced meals. As I’ve aged, the undeniable importance of eating well has become more apparent to […]
Day 148 – Stress and Inspiration are Not Friends
Feeling stressed can significantly dampen one’s inspiration. While stress might spur moments of insight, particularly in devising ways to escape stress, these instances typically don’t lead to profound creativity or innovation. This phenomenon can be attributed to our body’s chemistry, specifically the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which I remember seeing diagrammed in a doctor’s office. The […]
Day 147 – F=ma
Newton’s Second Law of Motion holds intriguing parallels to our personal endeavors to achieve goals. Whenever we strive to enact change or reverse momentum in our lives, we inevitably encounter resistance. The essence of this article is to highlight the idea that the resistance we face often stems from sources that may elude our immediate […]
Day 146 – CAPUCHI: Means Something to Me!
I’ve embarked on an inventive journey: creating my own words. This decision stems from numerous motivations, of which I’ll delve into the foremost one here. Throughout my day, I strive to keep certain essentials at the forefront of my consciousness—primarily, the goals I’ve set for each significant role in my life. I’ve pinpointed eight key […]
Day 145 – Change Awakens the Dormant
The greatest talent in you lies dormant.The undiscovered potential lies still unprovoked.You find comfort in the routine. The steady yet declining statethat defines the everydaycourse of your life. There is something, however,that percolates just belowthe surface of your morningsyour weekendsand the quiet hours of the night. Your greatness, your calling,the wonder that will bethe culminationof […]
Day 144 – Gnome Time
I woke up this morning and went into my backyard to see how my garden was faring. The rains came last night, and I was just checking to see if there had been any flooding. Much to my surprise, I encountered a gnome. He was roughly three and a half feet tall and wore what […]
Day 143 – Not Done Yet
An old man, burdened by years and the toll of hard labor, queries the void, “What has all this been for?” A young woman, embarking on her college journey, pleads with the unseen, “Why must this path be so hard?” A middle-aged businessman, facing yet another job interview, questions his worth, “Why must I endure […]