All around the house, all day, solo, not speaking, silent work, Music on, maybe Jazz, maybe Classical, but not talking, even to myself, until afternoon, Then to myself only, music still playing, wandering convo just with me, Still learning how my mind works and shit gets done and I sink deeper into the day and …
Blog Post Like a Tweet: Slim Praise
Some people, they seem to be slim on praise; like it's a thing that should be hoarded. Praise is something that should be given freely, not without some sort of merit due, but as the Red Hot Chili Peppers sang, "Give it away, give it away now...!", GOOD.
Juxtapose: Jocko and Rubin
I find myself in between yet again. Two different mentalities, trying to coexist inside my head. The first is the Jocko mindset. Jocko Willink. Navy SEAL Commander, retired. Leadership and management consultant. Jujitsu Black Belt. Discipline and Adaptability are the two key traits on this side. The second is the mindset of Rick Rubin. Record …
Record Entry _ LudLab: Anxiety Freeze
Observation: It happens most often on Mondays. Predawn. Somewhat fitful sleep. Unsettling dreams. Wake to waves of anxiety. Tasks and deadlines rush into my mind. Strange sense of falling washing over me. It’s the Anxiety Freeze. How to break its grip? Just Do.
All Day Effort
I started this day pretty early for the weekend, all day I’ve been alone, All day I’ve been grappling with anxiety and doubt and uncertainly and loneliness and my life as it is, With effort and bit of varied activity - some of it atypical - I recentered and assuaged my angst, it took me …
Just Sitting
Just sitting in the backyard recently, a weekend afternoon, back deck; this space has seen better days, but it’s peaceful all the same. Sunlight spilled through arbor and leaves of an over-grown Crepe Myrtle. I can hear the air conditioner running in the apartment building behind my house, white noise broken by the wind chimes …
Dad Will Eat It
Waste not, want not. I don’t like waste. Especially food. Especially at my house. So leftovers? I’m all about them. Some might call them food scraps sometimes … I call them perfectly fine and nutrition. A few aged grapes, chopped cucumber? IN. Too many people go hungry in this world. Minimum 673 MILLION people on …
Guest Post: “Waiting for Myself”
This post is by a dear old friend from high school. Her name is Bethany Purdy and she is an amazing human being with an inspiring life perspective. This post embodies the very ethos of Half Full, All GOOD. I asked her if I could share it, she said yes, so please read on; I …
Swirly World
I find myself in this swirly world, hard to find my footing. It feels a constant state of flux; the list is long and varied; I’m unsure what to do next. Frozen, eyes a bit unfocused, I ponder. Where, when, how? Silly thoughts abound. Even the simple things seem daunting; actions seem impossible. In this …
Record Entry _ LudLab: Primary Sources
Background: For sure I’ve had many teachers over the years who imparted positive attitude and resilience and belief on which I have built my foundation and source. No doubt my parents were the primary source. Each in their own way. Together they created a secret sauce of positivity and grit that has fueled my many …
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