Journal
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Tsundoku
Tsundoku? It is a Japanese word for all the unread book piles waiting to be read. Since distractions are limited, now is the time to reduce that pile. After a quick glance at the digital pile, it seems like I am on focused on a…
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Reminders (Wuhan Virus Edition)
Human brains are fantastic. We can process the stress of a pandemic and we can find creativity and beauty during a pandemic. Remembering what I said I would do if I had the time to do it in. Well, now is the time. Turn that…
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What If I Am Wrong?
“It’s not the existence of beliefs that is the problem, but what happens to us when we hold them rigidly, without examining them, when we presume the absolutely centrality of our views and become disdainful of others.” –Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience I was…
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Thought Control
“Ultimately, the only way to truly be in control of your life is to be in control of your thoughts.” – Somebody
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Mobile Devices
As everyone who partakes in this activity already knows, walking is the easiest exercise around. It improves the body and mind equally. Until martial law is enforced, walking is still available to those of us not wanting to stay indoors. But why wait for a…
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Routine Maintenance
While a pandemic is going on during the few weeks before Holy Week it is starting to feel like Lent around here. The forced discipline of slowing down and stepping away does have its benefits though. Self-care Because a lot of my external inspiration such…
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4/4 Check In (Wuhan Virus Edition)
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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Better All The Time
I know I feel better after reading a good book, practicing meditation, conversations, a good nap and some contemplative writing. Who needs a pandemic?
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COVIDiot
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Give Us This Day
One benefit to this world-wide virus event is that I have more time to do with as I please. Plans are cancelled or postponed, stay-at-home orders are in effect (although I did sneak across the border and into Arkansas today), dining out is not an…
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Coping Mechanism
I am proud to know people who are blessed with common sense and intelligence and I am even proud to know others who are fearful, anxious and nervous. This globe-trotting virus is crazy and is causing a lot of fear, anxiety and nervousness. The usual…
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Constraints
Weeks ago, we were living on the greatest planet in the known universe but now we are living in quarantine for our own good and are living with constraints instead. We are learning that constraints can be beneficial. It is maddening to be restricted in…