10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works by Dan Harris
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Monday, February 23, 2015
Review: 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works
10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works by Dan Harris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Saturday, February 21, 2015
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Lent 2015
Wednesday, February 18th through Thursday, April 2nd
As I’ve said in the past, not Catholic, don’t attend Christian services, kind of agnostic, but feel there is some larger power than us.
I recently saw the movie “Wish I Was Here’ written, directed, and starring Zach Braff.
There was a scene where he talks to a Rabbi about God and the Rabbi’s explanation is about a close as you can get to how I picture God.
God is what ever you need him to be.
Wish I Was Here–God As Infinity
As a kid, I had trouble visualizing an endless universe so I imagined we were in a glass jar sitting on a bookshelf in the house of some “higher” being. Maybe some science fair project. If you could travel far enough, you would eventually run into the glass.
As an adult, I have trouble believing in a vengeful God. One who is waiting to strike me down or turn his back on me whenever I’ve committed that one sin too many.
Let me clarify that this was not the teachings of my parents, they did a wonderful job of explaining things to me and by being an example in how they lived.
It was the teachings of the church I attended as a child that terrified me. I never really thought I would become an adult because God was going to destroy the world before I ever became a teenager.
I prefer to see God in nature, the blooming flowers, freshly fallen snow, rain on a hot summer day, and that infinite night sky full of stars.
I’m not sure how all this relates to Lent but I just needed to get that out.
For Lent, I’ve decided to give up soft drinks. Nothing but water, tea, and coffee for me. Ok, and maybe a beer or two.
I’ve also decided to add something for Lent as well. I am committing to at least one physical activity a day. Something besides walking since I average a couple of miles a day on my job. I‘m thinking some sort of exercise. Pushup, sit ups, going to the gym, etc.
It will do me good to drink less soda and maybe establish a habit of working out on a regular basis.
What are your plans for Lent?
While writing this I was listening to " You Are In Love" from "Paste Valentine's Day Sampler" by "Shannon Whitworth"
Watching you leave
Out the black back door
I know you are sick
I felt that before.
Driving away
No words to never say
What you want me to know
What you want me to say
You are in love with me
You are in love with me
One thing I believe
You are in love with me
Truth can untie me
The locks won't let go
Your skin is all around me
But I'll never get old
If you are here at the end
Or the next life begins
It's eternal bliss
Tragedies never can begin
You are in love with me
You are in love with me
One thing I believe
You are in love with me
This is when my heart drops
Like the ticking of a clock
In the silence of the night
No, you will never ever stop
You are in love with me
You are in love with me
One thing I believe
You are in love with me
You are in love with me
You are in love with me
One thing I believe
You are in love with me
Read more at http://www.songlyrics.com/shannon-whitworth/you-are-in-love-lyrics/#G2m6gM7e7yVE6ic7.99
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
QOTD–I Wish I Had ________
a little more courage to step outside my comfort zone.
I have missed out on past opportunities because of a fear of the unknown.
There have been times throughout my life that I knew I had the talent, abilities, and qualifications to do things differently but the fear of embarrassing myself or drawing attention to myself or repeating past mistakes has stopped me.
Oh, woe is me. The life of an introvert.
I marvel at family and friends who can step right out and take risks without constant analyzation of the “what if” scenarios.
You know, what if I fail, what if someone is offended, or laughs, or….
For the past few years, I have been building up the courage to step outside my box a little more. I’ve made big strides, little by little.
Whining, confessing, and bitching on this blog for the past 7 years has helped too.
In the last couple of years, I’ve scooted a little further out on the limb and in the near future I plan on scooting out a little more.
The limb hasn’t broke yet.
“Why not go out on a limb? That’s where the fruit is.” –Mark Twain
While writing this I was listening to " Don't Try So Hard" from "Queen Forever" by "Queen"
If you're searching out for something -
Don't try so hard
If you're feeling kinda nothing -
Don't try so hard
When your problems seem like mountains
You feel the need to find some answers
You can leave them for another day
Don't try so hard
But if you fall and take a tumble -
It won't be far
If you fail you mustn't grumble -
Thank your lucky stars
Just savour every mouthful
And treasure every moment
When the storms are raging round you
Stay right where you are
Don't try so hard
Oooh don't take it all to heart
It's only fools they make these rules
Don't try so hard
One day you'll be a sergeant major
Oh you'll be so proud
Screaming out your bloody orders
Hey but not too loud
Polish all your shiny buttons
Dressed as lamb instead of mutton
But you never had to try
To stand out from the crowd
Oh what a beautiful world
Is this the life for me
Oh what a beautiful world
It's the simple life for me
Oh don't try so hard
Oh don't take it all to heart
It's only fools - they make these rules
Don't try so hard
Don't try so hard
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
QOTD–Many, Many Questions
I was feeling a little under the weather a few days ago, so I decided to put off the daily question until I felt better.
Well, that “few days” turned out to be over a week so I have several questions to answer.
Looks like it’s time for another lightning round.
Here we go:
My house is a home because ______.
Evelyn is there. A tent could be my home as long as she was there.
Who was the last person to tell you they loved you?
Evelyn
What is your favorite piece of art you own?
I don’t own a lot of art. There is one oil painting of mine that I’m pretty proud of but I would have to say that currently this guy is my favorite. I picked him up at a souvenir shop in San Antonio.
The most expensive bill I paid last month was ________.
The mortgage
What’s the last thing you apologized for?
Oh, there are so many things. I can’t remember which one was last.
My favorite color is ______.
Cobalt blue
On a scale of 1-10 how is your health?
Even with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, glaucoma, and being overweight, I would still see myself around 8. Denial? Maybe, but you got to give me points for optimism.
If you could do today over, would you change anything?
I would be a lottery winner and on vacation.
Name a person you wish you didn’t have to deal with today.
The patron who will wait for the closing announcement before attempting to check out their 100 items on a blocked account. I hate you.
What is the largest TV screen in your house?
42”
What time did you go to bed last night?
10:45pm. If only that was what time I went to sleep, things would be so much brighter today.
What did you buy today?
So far nothing, it’s still morning. I’ll probably buy a salad on the way into work.
While writing this I was listening to " Cozza Frenzy" from "Cozza Frenzy" by "Bassnectar"
Saturday, February 7, 2015
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