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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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The Daily Stoic: “Love the Humble Art”

Posted on July 11, 2019 by admin

I read this entry from The Daily Stoic yesterday morning. It was a perfect followup to my previous post about juggling, so I knew I had to share it today. I’m fortunate to know a lot of talented people who … Continue reading →

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Juggling Memories

Posted on July 10, 2019 by admin

It’s amazing how memories can come flooding back at the most unexpected times. Earlier this week, I watched this YouTube video of world-class juggler Vova Galchenko. I was immediately transported back to 2009, which is when I first watched that … Continue reading →

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Surrender

Posted on July 9, 2019 by admin

Early one morning, I woke up and started thinking about something scary. I was still half asleep and had no idea what time it was, but I think it was hours before my alarm went off. As my thoughts kept … Continue reading →

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A Nice Sunday

Posted on July 8, 2019 by admin

Sundays are usually unpredictable for me. I used to always have a set Sunday routine, but my schedule has fluctuated almost constantly since I switched jobs. I happened to have had the day off work yesterday and got to spend … Continue reading →

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Situations Beyond My Control

Posted on July 7, 2019 by admin

I had some major reminders and realizations yesterday. It started when I had to deliver bad news and let someone down, both of which I hate to do. This caused a bit of confrontation which, fortunately, was resolved shortly thereafter … Continue reading →

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