What am I happy about? Sun in November, decent weather, a few blessed days off to heal. Excited about? Trip to Rochester tomorrow. The prospect of a new computer. Dinner party tonight with Tim and Jackie. Proud about? Maintaining my streaks with this blog (currently in week 13), writing in my paper journal (day 49 … Continue reading Morning Power Questions for Today
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Morning Power Questions. Evening Power Questions.
On the little table next to my Space Chair I have a pile of books. One of them I picked up today on a whim because I was plumb out of ideas for my daily pen-scribble. The book was Awaken The Giant Within by Tony Robbins. I have tried to read this book a number … Continue reading Morning Power Questions. Evening Power Questions.
I Totally Blame Eckhart Tolle
I injured myself last Wednesday lifting weights at the gym. I think it was on the squat machine. I don’t know what I did to myself exactly (I’m going to the chiropractor tomorrow) but my hips are locked and my hamstrings won’t stretch and I have a persistent dull headache. It’s like, one day I’m … Continue reading I Totally Blame Eckhart Tolle
Patanjali and Gary Vee
I’m almost finished reading Crush It, by Gary Vaynerchuk, a book about how to monetize your passion. The big message of this book is: You’ve got to love what you do, work hard, and have patience. There’s lots of other marketing advice too, but these are the big themes he pounds over and over, or … Continue reading Patanjali and Gary Vee
Commit to Something
“If you are really interested in finding out…” --Toni Packer When I was sitting meditation retreats regularly at Springwater Center back in the 80s and early 90s, I used to have the same discussion, over and over again, with Toni Packer (the resident wise woman there) about how hard it was to sustain my meditation … Continue reading Commit to Something
Mission Statement
I am reading a book called Trust Agents now and there is a section on setting goals. Chris Brogan and Julien Smith, the authors, are all for goal-setting. How will you know where to put your energies if you don’t have a direction? they argue. I understand this, I do. And I agree with it. … Continue reading Mission Statement
When You’re In Over Your Head…
A while back a woman called inquiring about my yoga classes. She said she had never done yoga before, but she was relatively fit and was really, really, really anxious to start. And soon. In fact, she wanted to start that week. Trouble was, the only day and time she could come was the day … Continue reading When You’re In Over Your Head…
Invocation to the Muse
Steven Pressfield (War of Art) says he begins each writing session with an Invocation to the Muse. His invocation was suggested to him by a friend. It’s from Homer’s Odyssey. I would have loved to have stolen it, but it struck me as a little arcane. He finds meaning in it though, and that’s all … Continue reading Invocation to the Muse
Become a Student of Yourself
I love podcasts. I download them to my Ipod and listen to them while I do housework or drive. I subscribe to about 10, but my latest favorite is The Accidental Creative. I’ve been listening to some of the older ones lately and heard an interview with Lisa Johnson the other day. She’s a consultant … Continue reading Become a Student of Yourself
Happiness, the ingredients
I’ve been thinking about my recipe for personal happiness and what the basic ingredients of that happiness might be. This is what I came up with-- so far. (I’ve taken as a “given” my health and having food, shelter and clothing.) Things I Care About and Think Are Important Having a neat, clean, orderly and … Continue reading Happiness, the ingredients
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