When I sat down to start to write tonight, I started thinking about how I feel that my rhythm for writing is in a much better place than in previous stints, that I am really starting to get into the flow of the process. I have tried to force this flow numerous times before and... Continue Reading →
Unhappiness is a choice
I've been thinking recently about how happiness is sometimes viewed as a special choice or gift and that unhappiness is seen as a default of sorts. That if we don't have this special ability to be happy, that we can't. I don't think that's true, and knowing that it's not can be uncomfortable. We choose... Continue Reading →
Disruption
For things to have potential for new growth, they need disruption. As a farmer, soil needs disruption and stimulus to provide more potential for new growth. As a human, our lives need disruption from comfort to provide more potential for new growth. We have to get our hands dirty and turn the soil. Inspired Lion
From here to there
"Instead of being upset when someone makes a point we don't like today, try to really listen to them. Don't think about all the ways they are wrong, take a moment to think about where they think you are wrong. Assume good faith on behalf of the person on the other side of the issue... Continue Reading →
The power of cold water
I took the chance to jump into a body of natural cold water with a friend of mine yesterday and it's always such a great experience. It is one of my favourite training arenas so I'm always grateful to share the experience with other people. There's a special power in large bodies of water, especially... Continue Reading →
Control the controllable
Tonight, in a local sports game, I let circumstances that are outside of my control affect me. Luckily, we still managed a win but I chose to act more poorly than I expect of myself. I let officials decisions and opposing players actions affect my own mindset and that's something that although disappoints me, presents... Continue Reading →
Moments part II
There are so many opportunities each day to positively impact a moment for a fellow human, yet we so rapidly find reasons to not pursue them. Why do we do that? Why do we stifle the generous impulse? Maybe it's because our brains want to keep us safe and reaching into vulnerability seems risky, or... Continue Reading →
Too many excuses for mediocrity
Everywhere I look, there are more and more excuses for why it's okay to live a mediocre life. The world is full of them. Why? When did it become okay? There are excuses for me, for you, for parents, for leaders, for politicians, for teachers, for the youth, for the system and business practices, you... Continue Reading →
Moments
While working through my entry for tonight, I found the following note to myself in my journal. I'm going to hazard a guess that it was in one of my future direction confusions. I thought I'd share in the hope that it may help someone else who is struggling with some life decisions. I struggle... Continue Reading →
Don’t hide your greatness
Pursue your potential. This is one of my favourite calls to action. It's a gentle but firm reminder to not settle for my average, but to reach for my peak. There are thousands of quotes similar to this one, all conveying the same message, but I believe that this message doesn't always get heard right.... Continue Reading →
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