we can't change the fact that our food is taking forever, even if we freak out and yell at the server we can't change the fact that we just got rear-ended, name-calling won't fix the car or the flow of traffic. we can't make our kids like us or that stranger love us. the funny … Continue reading 1024. What we can’t change
1023. Perception action and will
Control our perceptions Direct our actions accordingly Willingly accept what is outside of our control These facts help us in our day-to-day lives when situations come up and circumstances need to be navigated That’s really all there is to it. But how can we remember this in the moment? With millions of other distractions going … Continue reading 1023. Perception action and will
1022. Shaking things off
How do we shake things off? I mean to think days are going to go by smoothly 100% of the time.. Is that real? Something comes up every day, right? Some people get caught up in things - and have valid reasons for it too. But others let them go… And even some people, let … Continue reading 1022. Shaking things off
1021. Hainesport Endurance Race
A timed event around a one-mile track with 12 hr, 24, hr, 48 hr, and 100 mile options. It sounds crazy, but one of the benefits of this style of race is that it's a super-controlled environment. Crews can set up stations along the loop to supply food, liquids, gear, and encouragement. Anthony and I … Continue reading 1021. Hainesport Endurance Race
1020. externals
External things are not the problem, it’s our assessment of them that we can erase right now. It doesn’t matter what happens on the outside, we can always control how we view situations That doesn’t mean we have to accept every situation though. Thrown in jail? Okay well, we won’t be able to get out … Continue reading 1020. externals
1019. A way to get where we want to go.
Reflections cause us to think To think about what we want, where we want to go, what path to take And a million other things, people, and circumstances to reflect on It can be uncomfortable, who wants to admit to themselves that they are faulty? That they have a drinking or smoking problem or whatever … Continue reading 1019. A way to get where we want to go.
1018. a formula
The courage to start, even if we don’t got it all figured out The discipline to focus, even what shit hits the fan The confidence to figure it out, because we don’t know everything. We don’t even know what we don’t even know. The humility to accept the fact that we missed that mark, but … Continue reading 1018. a formula
1017. Deciding how to face the day
Victor Frankl talks about this Do we do our best with what we have? Or do we coward in fear? Do we think outside the box or go with the norm? Get the COVID-19 vaccine or not? Make our kids get it or not? Vote for this person or that person? And so many more … Continue reading 1017. Deciding how to face the day
1016. nothing changes
Knowing what we want really is the key to life. We just got back from a camping trip, it was a blast On the way home we were talking about heading to the shore, we love the water. The ass in the sand, hearing the waves crash, seeing the sky and ocean meet. The camping … Continue reading 1016. nothing changes
1015. Just like a Dance
When dancing, one doesn’t always know what the next move is going to be Yeah there are choreographed dance moves, but that’s just one type of dancing Another is to just dance, without knowing what happens in between. “I’m not dancing, and now I am dancing” flowing And the thing is, if the person is … Continue reading 1015. Just like a Dance
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