On this eve of a new year, I’m thinking about the people that I truly appreciate and letting them know it! I appreciate you, dear Reader! Your kind attention to my musings, meanderings, and convolutions…that’s a gift. Thank you! Ed Mylett, the leader, entrepreneur, author, and amazing speaker, shared something wonderful…he said, you are ideally suited to […]
In this post, I’ll look at ways to reduce both sensory and responsibility overload in everyday life from a divergent perspective using the following perspectives: Home Maintenance Chore Mitigation Obligation Reduction HOME MAINTENANCE As someone who would never count cleaning among their hobbies, I began to notice just how much of my precious time was […]
Writers Gotta Write, Right? Writing for the sheer pleasure of writing embodies the joy of creative expression, self-discovery, and the simple act of putting thoughts into words. For writers, the act of writing isn’t just a task—it’s a necessity, a way of making sense of the world and connecting with their inner selves. Writers gotta […]
Writing is a simple and pure act with minimal tools necessary for its execution.There are as many reasons to write as there are people who write. Some of the best reasons I’ve found to write are: Writing to create order – as with a legal will Writing to honor – composing songs for your beloved, […]
“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson Happiness isn’t a destination; it’s a dynamic process—a journey of getting happier. This reframes happiness from being a static goal to a living, breathing practice. It’s not an endpoint we reach but an […]
Disclaimer on HonorThis treatise in no way seeks to degrade the honor of the men and women in military communities around the world, who serve with integrity and commitment. It is, instead, an exploration of a culture that venerates sacrifice, particularly the sacrifice of its young to the gods of war. Introduction Those who believe […]
We fight for our way of life, not in the manner of a warrior defending their life. The powermongers who declare war have long been waging a battle in their minds, nurturing hate and perpetuating injustice—a tradition as old as humanity itself, dating back to when we first stood upright and took our initial steps. […]
It’s not what you do when you are motivated. It’s not what you do occasionally. It’s what you do when the going gets boring or repetitive…in the face of challenge, conflict, or controversy…that’s what matters. When you think It doesn’t matter, what’s one day of not living up to my goals?… That’s where, as the […]
Both gardening and the creative process have seasonal cycles. There are times of intense activity and productivity, as well as periods of rest and reflection. Seasonal cycles in the creative process and the concept of beauty and expression in creative endeavours add depth to understanding how writers, poets, painters, and gardeners approach their work: Spring […]
In the realm where dreams take flight, Creativity ignites the darkest night. It’s the spark that lights the fire, New ideas soaring ever higher. From the human heart, it springs, A need to grow on joyful wings. To innovate, to elevate, Creative minds collaborate. Thinking new, thinking bold, Unseen paths we now unfold. […]
