I love a good quote, and I wish I was one of those clever people who had a million of them readily accessible for every situation, attributions included, but alas, despite numerous books of quotes at the ready, I’m not. I’m the person that can paraphrase and give you the gist. I might pull the speaker’s identity if it’s a quote I’ve referenced before. I’m … Continue reading I’ve Started A Quote Notebook
Black, white, and grey. I’ve had many a philosophical discussion about how much of life is about the moral greys. About how as children, we tend to think in binary terms about situation, in black-or-white ways, but as we evolve, we come to recognize that much of life is more nuanced than that. I’m hard pressed to find an example of an absolute wrong without … Continue reading A Life Lived In Black and White – an off-the-cuff joint.
Habits, acquiring and transmitting. When you live with other people, you inevitably pick up some of their habits. For instance, one of my university roommates had an efficient cleaning habit I adopted. She created cleaning baskets that lived in various spaces, loaded with supplies relevant to the room. I thought it a brilliant solution, far superior to dragging cleaning supplies around to each space, and … Continue reading I Debate My Feelings Instead of Feeling Them
Repetition helps you build strong habit muscles. I undertake the same five exercises every day, and I believe doing them helps contribute to good health and a sense of personal satisfaction. I’ll sometimes skip an exercise or two on Sundays – we need a break from home tasks, too – but other than that, I’m hella consistent, so I can attest to positive, long-term results. … Continue reading Good Habits Make For Good Days
