Sardines. A top power food (think Omega 3's, etc.) for those looking for good protein that is inexpensive, plentiful, and sustainable. Do a quick web search on "How healthy are sardines?", and you'll get several, similar lists explaining why sardines are good for you in pretty short order. Fishy, of course, so you have to …
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Friday, Saturday, Weekend Good
I saw a classmate from grade school on Friday night. During the course of our conversation, she told me she reads my blog. She mentioned too that she could tell by some of the posts from time to time that "something was going on." That is good insight from an old friend and person I …
At Capacity
Lots of context for this concept. You might be "at capacity" in any of a variety of ways. At capacity in learning, a sort of plateau of absorbing new things; At capacity with activities, not able to fit another event on your schedule on a given day; At capacity in repetitions, not able to do …
Ignatian Prayer, Hearts on Fire
Ignatius developed and taught his friends to examine themselves, their actions, and intentions, through prayer. The Spiritual Exercises, The Examen, both came from the Ignatian approach to prayer. Following is from a "Lunchtime Examen" I found on an Ignatian Spirituality site. It sums up things nicely, step by step.The process is the same each day. …
Half Full, Happy Anniversary, All GOOD.
I started this blog three years ago this month, July. At the time I was looking for a way to share some thoughts, some insights, and further the good in the world. Not sure how much good I've done, but I've definitely shared a lot of thoughts. Gotten some positive feedback along the way, which …
Inside the Box, Outside the Lines
There are many metaphors that convey one of the basic dichotomies of life: that middle ground between routine and spontaneity. The concept comes to to mind thus: put your life into a neat little box that is familiar, known, manageable. At the same time, don't be afraid to color outside the lines and create something …
Snippets
When we talk about productivity, especially in a house with little kids and the chaotic, spontaneous environment that is typical, I think a lot about getting things done whenever possible, whenever the moment presents itself. My wife is really good at this. Or at least, she sure seems to be better than I am. There …
Drawn. Quartered.
You might think by the title that this post is going to touch on medieval torture and the particulars of that violent protocol. Not so much. In this case though, the concept of drawn, and then quartered, is instead a little spin on well-known time and worry management strategy. Or actually two strategies, technically. For …
Motion is Lotion
"Get UP!" That's been my mantra the last several years. I'd been a runner off and on since I was a kid, up until five years ago. Ran mostly for conditioning when I was young, then for health and weight management in adulthood. I even ran a handful of half marathons and some trail runs …
Momentum: The Magic Potion
Finding a little momentum goes a long way. This fact is especially when you're sharpening up your focus to get sh*t done. The approach isn't new or complicated, but it is important. Check your list. If you don't have one, write one down. Depending on your level of motivation and focus as you begin, I …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 