Category Archives: Getting Along with Each Other

All Work and No Play

Posted on February 14, 2019 by admin

I’ve never been into working for long, unbroken stretches of time. Whenever possible, I prefer to do a bit of work and then take a short break, alternating the two until my work is done. I find that to be … Continue reading →

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Review of The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra

Posted on February 12, 2019 by admin

Whenever I sit down to watch a movie, I try to pick one that I think I’ll enjoy because of its high quality. Sometimes, however, I’ll end up seeing a movie that I enjoy because of its poor quality. The … Continue reading →

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Saturday Adventures

Posted on February 11, 2019 by admin

My Saturdays tend to either be quite relaxing and uneventful or action-packed and full of things to do. This past Saturday fell into the latter category for me and several of my friends. I got to visit with many of … Continue reading →

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Sharing Lessons from the Mountain

Posted on February 9, 2019 by admin

Although I’ve almost always held an optimistic view of the future, there are times where I felt all was lost and I wanted to escape and live in a secluded area for the rest of my days. There are people … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness Buddy

Posted on February 7, 2019 by admin

One entry in Tim Ferriss’s book Tools of Titans covers some of Chade-Meng Tan’s ideas regarding mindfulness and meditation. Among other things, Meng talks about having a “mindfulness buddy” who can help you with your mindfulness practice. I liked that … Continue reading →

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Some of My Thoughts on Education, Learning, and Schooling

Posted on February 6, 2019 by admin

There are a lot of arguments about schooling, many of which can get hostile. Most arguments I see with regards to schooling focus primarily on what will be taught and who will pay for it. Nearly everyone I see weigh … Continue reading →

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“The Paradox of Our Age”

Posted on February 5, 2019 by admin

In “The Paradox of Our Age”, Dr. Bob Moorehead shows how we often lose sight of the truly meaningful things in life and focus instead on trivial matters. Works like this remind me to keep my priorities in order and … Continue reading →

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“Slow Dance”

Posted on February 4, 2019 by admin

This is a poem David L. Weatherford wrote about slowing down and enjoying life instead of racing through it. I first read it in The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss. It’s a great reminder to be present and appreciate the … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Social Media

Posted on February 1, 2019 by admin

I have very mixed feelings about social media, and so do many other people I know. I’ve thought about how the different platforms are commonly used and the ways that they could be used, so I’d like to share my … Continue reading →

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Perspective Shifts: A Better Way to Live

Posted on January 31, 2019 by admin

I realized something after I got back from Lollies and Lemonade 2019. While I was there, it was like we were all in our own world and had temporarily left everything else behind. There was a bit of talk about … Continue reading →

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