‘Ruined’ (to me) is a very strong word. It implies complete & utter devastation, beyond repair. Not even just broken – broken can be fixed or repaired. ‘Ruined’ means obliterated. That’s why I very rarely use this word. I sometimes hear it used rather loosely. Except, language – both the language you use with othersContinue reading “Ruined?”
Monthly Archives: December 2021
Do I Recommend the Paleo Diet?
Yes, but not for everyone. Or, I could say ‘it depends’. I never recommend one diet for everyone. I never ‘prescribe’ one diet for even one person for the rest of their life. I do recommend that some people, depending on several factors, try certain things (which might be a ‘diet’, but it might not)Continue reading “Do I Recommend the Paleo Diet?”
‘One Infinite Game’
“There is but one infinite game.” – Finite & Infinite Games by James P. Carse Even if you haven’t read the book, this statement merits meditation. (Of course, if you have, or if you do, it packs a much more powerful punch.) And, if there is but one infinite game, are you playing it, orContinue reading “‘One Infinite Game’”
How To Eat (and Drink) ‘Healthy’ On Vacation
This post could be really long, but I won’t make it so. Assuming that you already have a template for ‘eating healthy’ while not on vacation here, whatever that means for you: 1) Surrender to the fact that, to some degree, your nutrition will not be as disciplined as it normally would at home. #1Continue reading “How To Eat (and Drink) ‘Healthy’ On Vacation”
Intentions
Intention is the driving force behind all action. Intentions are different than goals. You set goals; intentions are why you set goals. When your intentions and goals are aligned, then you have something really powerful. Intentions are a little bit like what goes into painting beautiful, moving art on a canvas … before the first brush stroke. This week,Continue reading “Intentions”
No Turning Back
The initial power of negativity is very strong. It’s like the event horizon of a black hole … once you cross the threshold (by stepping into the circle of anger, for example) it feels like there’s no turning back. You just get sucked in deeper & deeper. However, if you can pause before crossing overContinue reading “No Turning Back”
It Doesn’t Have To ‘Be Better’
Why is it that sometimes, while we’re in the middle of something beautiful, we seek (sometimes incessantly) for more? For something else to enhance the experience; for another level up, for an extra luxury, for something bigger, or faster, or tastier, etc.? (One might even say that we’re always in the middle of something beautiful,Continue reading “It Doesn’t Have To ‘Be Better’”
Between ‘Annoyance’ & Response
On one end of the spectrum, you have annoyance & frustration. These feelings are legitimate, but often, if you look deeply & squarely at their root, the begin with you – not the other person. On the other end lies openness & grace. Here, you can form your responses from a place of compassion byContinue reading “Between ‘Annoyance’ & Response”
Head On
The best way to tackle something that’s on your mind or in your way is ‘head on’. This doesn’t mean that you can’t use any tact or agility. You don’t have to ‘smash’ it. (But you can!) What it means is that you need to move towards whatever it is that scares you, without delay.Continue reading “Head On”
Goals for next year?
It’s a good time of year to start thinking about your goals for 2022. To start writing them down, and revising them. Good goals don’t just happen on the first pass. They need to be specific and measurable. You need to share them, not with your Mom or your best friend, but with someone whoContinue reading “Goals for next year?”
Matt Fried 