Journal
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Meditation Alternatives
“You need not meditate; just close your eyes and sleep or think about one of your fun moments in life.” Is there an alternative for meditation besides sitting on a zafu, legs crossed and chanting “om?” Yes, there is. Staring through the window One of…
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“Competition…
…is for losers.” I told the trainee today. The new guy was asking for advice on how to get his productivity up and how to beat his fellow trainees. So I continued: When you try to beat other people, you set yourself up to fail.…
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A Different Approach
“Good Will Hunting” movie fans will remember the bar scene where the campus know-it-all is confronted about his knowledge of the evolution of the market economy in Massachusetts’s southern colonies. Though the guy speaks confidently, Will reminds him he’s quoting passages from a book. “You…
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How I Learn and Think
Way back when I was in school and university, I had to read quite a bit of material prescribed by teachers and professors. Today, I still read many books and white papers but these are determined solely by my curiosity or even fun. I am…
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Progress
Twelve pounds lost in eighteen days.
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7/7 Check-In
On 2/2 I began my year-long journey to create life long habits for myself and throw in some fun intentions as well. The plan is to check in every month to monitor my progress. How did I do since my last check-in on 6/6? Nutrition…
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Mischief Managed
Recently, the Misadventures decided to hit the road for some exploring and of course, shenanigans. Thanks to Atlas Obscura, “the definitive guide to the world’s hidden wonders,” there are more than a few odd places to discover along the way. During this excursion, we came…
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Status: Ketosis
Day three reveals the process is working **Update** 6 pound loss in three days!
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Keto Denbow
The “Before” shot in the obligatory black, white, and pathetic. The next few months will be the “After” shot in color and happier, right? Right.
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Where Did That Idea Go?
A fellow photographer asked me recently recently if I have ever run out of concepts to capture because my photo stream implied I didn’t. Also, a reader recently commented on a blog post asking a) how do I keep the articles flowing and b) do…
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6/6 Check In
On 2/2 I began my year long journey to create life long habits for myself and throw in some fun intentions as well. The plan is to check in every month to monitor my progress. How did I do since my last check in on…
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Contentment
“True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependency upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied with what we have.” -Seneca