Category: Focused Simplicity
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Life is too short…
for eating bland food, working at a job you hate, being around people who don’t like you, reading boring books, and wearing uncomfortable clothes. Oh all the wasted time you lose when you ignore things just to keep from causing a disturbance. So eat delicious food, work at jobs you like, keep people around you…
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Nothing ventured…
If you want to succeed with anything you have to take steps. Even tiny steps in the right direction is progress. One sure way to fail is refusing to try. If a project is worth your time thinking about it, consider if it is worth trying. Start somewhere.
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What is Zen?
My mom has a zen garden. It is small and adorable. She goes there to pray and just be at peace. What is zen exactly? One definition states, zen : a state of calm attentiveness in which one’s actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort. Adulting is hard. Prioritizing and keeping balance is…
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A little work won’t hurt
If there is something you want and if you want it bad enough, you will do what it takes to get it. What it takes might take work. How bad do you want it? Determination is relative to your desire for the object of your obsession.
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Self Loyalty Is a Thing
Be crazy loyal to yourself and to your goals. Keep your eye on your wants, however keep a clear perspective on your needs and needs of your humans. Don’t get so wrapped up in pursuit of goals that you forget to love and be loved. All other things will fall into place if your goal…
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What’s Your Symbol
Think about the symbols in your life. If you are married there are rings. If you are a member of a group, fandom there are symbols you display so others can identify you. A symbol is an image of an idea not the idea itself. There is nothing wrong with the display of symbols if…
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The Best Laid Plans
Take a moment today to rest and think about your path. Where are you going? What are your plans? Maybe you do not have a plan. Do you need a plan? I am more of a day by day person. I tend to not make plans far off in to the future. Doctor’s appointments and…
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Selfish Happiness
My husband enjoys building and painting models. Small fantasy critters and armies. For years it was difficult for him due to carpal tunnel pain. I convinced him to get the surgery. Now he’s back at it. Crazy thing is he thanks me for encouraging him to get his hand fixed. Isn’t that what we are…
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Step Back
When something feels wrong, listen to that small voice and step back. Even if it is an emotional or metal step back. If a situation or a person is making you doubt your worth or yourself in anyway, for whatever reason, step back. You owe it to yourself to be mindful of those feelings without…
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Spirit Reconnections
I love rain. Well, Summer rain I like. Winter rain that lingers with a gray sky for days not so much. Rain is peaceful for sleep. Even with booming thunder, I sleep wonderfully in the rain. Take a few minutes today, to get out in nature. Rain or shine, spending some time outdoors will ground…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 