Monthly Archives: July 2019

Avoiding Resistance

Posted on July 21, 2019 by admin

Years ago, I watched a show that discussed a man who survived being sucked into a tornado and then thrown onto the ground. This clip briefly mentions that his body was limp at the time of impact; this was because … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Body

Posted on July 20, 2019 by admin

The last two days were polar opposites for me. I worked on Thursday and felt terrible for many hours after my shift ended. In contrast, I had yesterday off and felt great for most of the day. What caused the … Continue reading →

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Logical Shortcomings

Posted on July 19, 2019 by admin

In a past post, I talked about some things I’ve learned regarding to reason and rationality. Books such as The Righteous Mind, Thinking, Fast and Slow, and Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion have shown me just how irrational and unreasonable we … Continue reading →

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Turning Points

Posted on July 18, 2019 by admin

Two days ago, I listened to this TED Talk from Greg Bryk on my way home from work. This was the second time I’d listened to it and the first time I’ve checked it out since I put some of … Continue reading →

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Bold City Circuit House Show

Posted on July 17, 2019 by admin

On Saturday night, I went to a show hosted by Bold City Circuit in Jacksonville, Florida. Three musicians performed in someone’s living room and we all got to share an incredibly close, intimate experience. I figured that the evening would … Continue reading →

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Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson Joke

Posted on July 16, 2019 by admin

This is a funny little story about missing the obvious. It serves as an occasional reminder for me to keep things simple and avoid overthinking. I hope you get a chuckle out of it and maybe a bit of inspiration … Continue reading →

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Magic Moments

Posted on July 15, 2019 by admin

These are some magic moments that I’ve been thinking about lately. They all come from being as present as possible and getting lost in the moment, whether alone or with someone else. If you think of any other magic moments, … Continue reading →

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Inviting Mara to Tea

Posted on July 14, 2019 by admin

I remember reading a story from Tara Brach in Tools of Titans about how the Buddha dealt with Mara. In the story, Mara was a demon that tried to torment the Buddha by creating situations intended to cause him feelings … Continue reading →

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Portable Life Hacks

Posted on July 13, 2019 by admin

I use a lot of life hacks on any given day, many of which involve doing something with my body. These are nice since I can do them anytime, anywhere, and I don’t need any equipment or technology to make … Continue reading →

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Expectations

Posted on July 12, 2019 by admin

In the past few years, I’ve seen the power of expectations. More specifically, I’ve seen how they can negatively affect my mood and turn something that might otherwise have been enjoyable into a disappointment. Some people might say that this … Continue reading →

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