How many things tug at us? Spend money on this, scroll on social, watch TV, do a chore or rest and relax… Companies are out there spending billions of dollars to get us to spend with them - time or money The media manufactures stories and takes things out of context and it the people … Continue reading 1034. Tuggin
1033. In control
Us humans have a tendency to want to be in control Control of what our kids do, how we look, what we do, for things to go well But what happens? Getting let down, emotionally reactive… A perfect way to learn what we can control in life and what we can.t What’s inside our circle … Continue reading 1033. In control
1032. PA Triple Crown + Black List Reflections
Ahh the black list “a prestigious list of those crazy enough to complete the PA Triple Crown* + the Black Forest Ultra in one season. It is a grueling season and you need to really want it if you're going to make it to the end. We commend anyone who finishes this task!!” Do you … Continue reading 1032. PA Triple Crown + Black List Reflections
1031. Decisions make our reality
What’s destiny? It could be a name, we’re talking about something that happens in the future or is going to happen because of what is happening now Are you headed down the rivers of success or the rapids of failure? If you take the time to look (that’s a problem because no one does) you’d … Continue reading 1031. Decisions make our reality
1030. that second thought
We may not be able to control how we feel about something (yet) but we can control how we think about it We can’t control if someone does X or this person says Y But our opinions? How we choose to look at whatever happened? That is something we can control. This isn’t easy. Our … Continue reading 1030. that second thought
1029. 30 days
Think of a harmless indulgence you give in too: Ice Cream after diner Coffee in the morning A ciggy when we drink Checking social media Soda, junk food Gossiping or complaining Biting nails Soon enough though, we can’t go a day without these things and these harmless little actions turned into something that controls us, … Continue reading 1029. 30 days
1028. The Seven functions for our minds
What if we were only here to practice these principles of living, to strive towards these things? Choice: doing the right thing Refusing: temptation Yearning: to grow Repulsion: of negativity. To find the truth Preparing: for our future selves Purpose: to know why we do what we do Acceptance: of what we can control, which … Continue reading 1028. The Seven functions for our minds
1027. Black Forest 100k race report
Not your typical race report. Brutal course that beat me the hell down (odd year direction 2023). This may have been the hardest race of the black list series in my opinion - mainly because the long stretches without the ability to crew - this was pretty new to me. Thankfully, I finished with two … Continue reading 1027. Black Forest 100k race report
1026. So who are you?
Could you answer this question? Have you taken the time to get clarity about who you are and what you stand for? Are you chasing unimportant, trivial things, copying maybe the wrong influences, or following a path that leads to nowhere? How often do we ask ourselves these questions? Questions like who are you or … Continue reading 1026. So who are you?
1025. Planning the End
Start with the end and break it down to what you gotta do now These sayings are getting to the same point, having a goal, something to strive towards - there’s no guarantee that we’ll make it. Eventually we will, if we never stop trying - is a nice belief anyway - but not having … Continue reading 1025. Planning the End
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