This simple idea has the potential to overhaul your entire outlook on life. Do what you can. Rather than focusing on what might be better, steadily growing in depression whilst never achieving perfection, simply do what you can, and rest in that. Don’t let perfection be the enemy of the good. Or, good enough. For … More Do What You Can
Awareness and gratitude are a chicken and egg situation. Which comes first? Are they one and the same? Being fully aware of the world around you, having knowledge of it, and experiencing it in all it’s subtle shades and endless variety is something that comes gradually as our perception becomes more and more capable of … More Practical Ways to Cultivate Awareness and Gratitude in Daily Life, Part 1
Here I am working at the same small table with my wife. Normally I’m out in my small writer’s “shack,” but about once per week I delight in sharing the same small space with Shawna. I love seeing her paintings in various stages of evolution. A shared pot of tea rounds out the experience perfectly. Enjoying silence … More Thankful for Simple Pleasures
Another 6 inches of snow today! Slow and steady is winning the race this March. My humble woodpile, which I realize is “cute” by any standard, is still lasting and comforting for me. To the left, is our chicken coop that will be full of chickens after the snow melts. I’m happy to wait. Part … More Winter Continues to Spring Forth
Last night we hosted the ideal impromptu New Year’s Eve gala. The idea of having this family friendly “Burning Man” alternative had been tickling around in my mind for weeks, and we finally had it last night. My son and one of the neighbor boys nailed together a monstrosity out of scrap lumber and drift … More The Ideal New Year’s Eve Gala
Here my wife is sporting the “Beardo” hat she made for her brother. I love putting more thought, effort, and time into our Christmas gifts. The only problem is that my wife tends to have virtually all of our family’s skills in this area, so I guess I like it when she puts in the … More Beardo for a weirdo
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