Archive for the ‘Life’ Category
The Four Agreements
the four agreements – don miguel ruiz’s code for life
agreement 1
Be impeccable with your word – Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.
agreement 2
Don’t take anything personally – [...]
Father and Sunday
Today, on a whim of inspiration triggered by a difficult conversation, I decided to embark on a new adventure: Father & Sunday. A concious effort to take best advantage of the precious remaining few years with Son #3 living at home, as well as a similarly concious effort to take better advantage of all future [...]
Time to Sell this Lovely Home
Although in no particular hurry, the time has come to seriously consider the sale of our lovely Long Pond home. For more images captured from just out the Livingroom door, head on over to longpond.gennetten.com
Humanity. A Global Perspective
Even the most jaded anthropocentric observer cannot deny the miniscule role of humanity in the bigger picture of Life on Earth (’till now, of course). Click, and zoom in to “homo sapiens”.
In: Life, Religion, Science
Beliefs to Live By
Over lunch today I read Life Story of Cynthia Morris, one of the writers I most admire. In part six, she summarizes the beliefs she lives by:
• Life is a made-up story, so might as well make up a good one.
• People are amazing.
• You can do anything you want if you believe you can.
• The [...]
The Best Week of the Year
One of my favorite blogs which I religiously follow is that of Cynthia Morris at JourneyJuju.com and Original Impulse. Again, she inspires…
I have always found this last week of the year to be particularly exhilarating–and important. She does a great job of describing why while motivating me to stretch it even farther. I think I’ll start with a [...]
Joy and Willful Ignorance
When pondering my year-end review of a deeply personal nature, one thing keeps bubbling to the surface: Joy. It may not have been the happiest of years (god knows, I have more reasons than most in my circles for deep-rooted unhappiness of late) but it certianly is the most personally joyous. This is the year [...]
In: Life, Religion, Science
Meaning of Life
This time of year is always a good time to reflect on how one’s appreciation of the Meaning of Life has changed over the past year and beyond. I couldn’t help but laugh at the unintended truth found on the Wikipedia page on the topic.
John Returns
John is back. Life around here is about to change once again. Today, I escaped my comfort zone today to help a friend in need.
First Ice
This morning Long Pond is frozen from shore to shore. I get a small thrill from this–every year. Winter is Here.