Peace In Our Time
During this time of isolation and retreat while in a pandemic, there is also loneliness and distraction. OR, it is a time for mindfulness and reflection, like modern monks. I am choosing not to retreat into despair but it hasn’t…
THE WRITTEN RECORD
Author: Chris
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…
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…
Ramble On
Lamont, Oklahoma
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…
Thought Control
"Ultimately, the only way to truly be in control of your life is to be in control of your thoughts." - Somebody
Look Out
The window that is
Nutty Buddies
While working from the home office I’ve had the chance to shoot squirrels. They were just as curious about me as I was of them.
Apple Books vs Amazon Kindle
I have never owned a dedicated reading tablet such as a Kindle. Thankfully, Amazon has created the Kindle app that can be used on every device. Using this app for years on both the Android and iOS platforms has been…
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.…
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-careBecause a lot of…
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…
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?
COVIDiot
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),…