The Intense Attention of Mindfulness
I just finished a great book, “The Curse of Chalion”, that was not only a great read in the “speculative fiction” (fantasy) genre, but had a lot of bonus spiritual…
Author: Jonathan
What’s Your Reason?
We all do things because we’ve always done them that way. Or maybe because that’s the way our parents did it when we were growing up. Seth Godin, on his…
Another Worthwhile blog: The Lazy Way to Success
I had a moment to catch up on some blog reading recently. One of the blogs that I subscribed to a while ago, but left unread was The Lazy way…
The Dance of the Universe
Here’s testament to being able to find inspiration in unlikely places. I was listening to the Bob Edwards Show on a podcast (via Audible) and heard him talking with the…
The Magic of “Every Day”
As I mentioned in a previous post (An Early Riser, me?), I do a set of activities every day. As I look at this paradigm of “Every Day”, at both…
Peaceful Warrior Workout
One of the things in my “Morning of Mindfulness” routine that I do every morning is the Peaceful Warrior Workout. I learned this workout at a seminar I took with…
Pay it Forward
I ran across a column by Tim McGuire that I thought would be worthwhile to share with you. In it, he exhorts people to make a positive difference in others’…
Frugal vs. Cheapskate
Ok, I’m the first to admit that I’m a frugal person, and that I consider this to be a virtue. But sometimes I go too far and become a cheapskate….
Sleep update
Since sleep hacking is a popular topic, here are some updates: I have been waking up at 5AM for many months now. The last few weeks have introduced some challenges…
Being Thankful
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s a great tradition without religious overtones, with no obligations for presents. It’s just about family, friends, good food, and most importantly, about taking time…