by I could have titled this Blog “When One Door Closes, Another Opens” or “Tomorrow is “The First Day of the Rest of Your Life.”” Many catchy, succinct phrases are fun and helpful if we don’t spend too long pondering their truth. Another door doesn’t always open to something of greater value automatically. The second…
by I am reading a book, “In Search of Now-The Science of the Present Moment” by Jo Marchant. It is all about ‘Now’, as you’d expect. Initially, I thought it was about being present, being in the moment. Being mindful is another term, but I was so wrong. Fortunately, my curiosity got the better of…
by I have written all past Blogs myself. When an opportunity arises to have a guest write a Blog, I follow my life’s guiding principle to say yes more often. This Blog is written by my guest. Please welcome him, as you have welcomed me over these 300+ Blogs. Christopher Chin is a volunteer at…
by I quote, in the next paragraph, a sentence I came across somewhere. It was a moment in time that left as quickly as it arrived. “The idea that happiness is somewhere else will ensure it will never be where you are.” It’s an interesting starting point for reflection. I try to find happiness and…
by I feel overwhelmed at times. My response is to shut down. I raise my inefficiency rating and move in slow motion. I know I’m feeling overwhelmed when I can’t seem to get anything done. I look back on my day and realize I must have started 10 different things but completed none. I know…
by I recently read an article with strong methodology, following 12,000 Americans over 12 years. One can always find weaknesses in methodology because research examines reality, which is virtually impossible. The research intervention can affect outcomes. But some methods are better than others, and I consider this research worth reflecting on for practical applications to…
by I am planning a September trip to the Maritimes with family. It’s only for 10 days, but there are a lot of little details to track. First, a disclaimer: I don’t receive any benefits, monetary or otherwise, for mentioning specific apps, services or products by name. There are many apps that help plan trips….
by I was feeling blue yesterday. I don’t understand why. I had a good cardio workout and was feeling good. But I could feel a funk settling in on me. It wasn’t a paralyzing fetal position depression, as I’ve had just a few times. But I forced myself to get up and move about. That…
by I have been reading a lot lately on the theme of energy. Pulling these ideas I’ve gathered together into this Blog has its challenges, but it’s a step in the right direction to understand things better. It is a given that we need energy to exist. It could be used to produce food, obtain…
by I read the research on the latest ‘best practices’ for staying well. I used to stretch, particularly my aching fingers, for 30 seconds on each knuckle, three times a week. As long as I kept doing that, I wasn’t aware of having fingers. But skip a week, and they started aching again. Then I…
