It is better to be small, like a grain of rice

I am still attempting to soak up all of the

Filed under: consumption

No time to waste

I once heard (or read?) somewhere that our metaphor for time (e.g. ’spending’ time) is a somewhat false analogy, in that time is not something that we spend, for we cannot save it either. In fact, time passes whether we do something or nothing, whether we are moving fast or slow, if we are asleep [...]

Filed under: organic summer, personal

Being Challenged, Feeling Good

I had an interesting conversation with Nancy today, in which we discussed the nature, magnitude, and meaning of our professional challenges. Our chat reminded me of just how important I find it to be challenged in my own life. Since I was a child, I have always embraced new challenges, whether physical or intellectual. In [...]

Filed under: memories, personal

Goals vs Habits

I\’m glad that I posted my goals the other day. Why? Because it was a concrete action - and doing so has a distinct impact that solely self-confessed goal setting cannot match. In this case, it is not because, say, publication compels me to achieve my goals; … no. Rather, doing so has elevated my [...]

Filed under: organic summer, personal, public spectacle

Goal Setting

OK, I did it.. however, please note that this here is a draft version - iow, subject to modification. And now without further ado, for all to see, my goals:
Short Term Goals (one or two weeks):

P - get up when my alarm goes off
P - create monthly budget
B - write prioritized to-do list daily
B - [...]

Filed under: buddhism, organic summer, personal

Navel gazing pause

A quick acknowledgment of my absence today … but only today. All this navel gazing takes so much time and energy, and since I actually did some chores tonight and find myself a bit sleep-deprived, I am taking the day off. Catch you on the flipside! … If you would a brief diversion, this is [...]

Filed under: meta