Recently shared a little about inertia; I told a friend after that post it was actually more accurate to call it “emotional inertia.” That’s where I’ve been the last few days, for some reason. You might call it a funk. I’ve probably called it that here somewhere before. And so what to do? Another common …
Category: Attitude
“Let Freedom Ring…”
Image from Google's Home Page on MLK Day, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke these words on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963. Tens of thousands gathered to participate in expressions of dissatisfaction with a lack of racial inequality in society here in the United States. Fifty-seven …
Inertia
I found myself deep in it this past weekend. Inertia. My particular case was mental inertia. High minded goals stalled out. Some things completed, but much still to do. With a little faith and patience and some love too, I came out the other side. Then I fell back in again, into the funk. When …
We Are Called
We are called to be with and for all people, this idea is a fundamental of Christianity. That means we help others; that means we do not judge; that means we do not reject, belittle, demean. In as much as people want to be better and forgive themselves and others of wrong-doing, so too we …
Get Some: Early Morning Peace
This road, so busy during the day. A road running from the east foothills all the way to what was orchard lands, a hundred years ago. Now home of The Spaceship. I walk this road most mornings, heading west, only a couple of blocks, with a couple dogs. It's the perfect way to start the …
Lyrics Post: “Territories” by RUSH
A bonus second lyrics post today, another from RUSH, another tribute to Drummer and Lyricist, Neil Peart, who passed away last week. These lyrics are from the sam period, same album that “The Big Money” was recorded. The words spoke to me in a special way at the time, when my sense of local and …
“The Birth of the New Negro”
Who was this man? What was his time? I didn't know. I didn't know until I listed to this particular Code Switch podcast recently. I didn't even finish it. But I knew I had to share it, capture it, finish it later. And then listen again. And again. Three voices tell the story: the first …
First-World, Any-World: Trials and Joy
Often things don’t go as planned; and certainly, they don’t always go as we’d like. That’s a common theme in life. A few First-World samples below that teach Any-World lessons. 1/ Adapt and overcome obstacles at work (and anywhere); don’t get frazzled. Pause, take a deep breath, take the next step. 2/ If your path …
Up the Ladder
Another day started with a loose plan, some things on the list, and then circumstances demand adaptation. A morning of easy pace stayed too easy, timing slipped, and we duly adjusted. It’s usually after the initial realization that things aren’t going in the exact-planned trajectory, that’s the most difficult. It’s also the time to make …
Unconditional Love
Wise people? I think wise people learn lessons from all sides, all sources, all situations. Or at least they strive to do so. Unconditional Love is a good topic to be open to for lessons from all sides. And while humans can certainly exhibit unconditional love, I’d vote for dogs as the most consistent example …
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