Random Thought
Random Thought: Iðunn's Apples
“Idun and the Apples” by James Doyle Penrose (1890 ) In Norse mythology, the Goddess Iðunn provides the Norse pantheon with apples that grant eternal life (as long as they are regularly consumed). This got me thinking when I read: Genesis 2 : 9 , KJV: " And o ut of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good …
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Honor the Struggle/February 2020 Review and Setting Intention for March
Wow, I was completely on the struggle bus for February in what felt like every area of my life. Everything I gained on this month was a fight. Every area where I lost was a fight. And I am so thankful for times like this. It defines who I am. You are not who you are at your best. You are who you are at your worst. You are who you are when at your worst! …
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Mental Health
Time & Space in My Day
This is such a difficult subject for me. I am continually sacrificing my mental health and energy levels for the sake of productivity and it is slowly robbing me of peace, energy, creativity, and the ability to allow life to happen. Where do we leave space in our day for magic to be born? As increasing energy is my mission for this year, having time and space …
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Sacrifice
Awoke
In The Bowl of Light , Hank Wesselman writes that the negative polarity of compassion is zeal. "'Unfortunately, no amount of zeal will bring spiritual seekers into connection with what they conceive of as God. In their zealous attempts to worship God or inflict their concept of God on others, they are blind to the fact that their personal creator and…
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Sleep
Improving Sleep
I probably have mention The 4-Hour Body in the past as being useful in ideas for improving sleep. There is a section that focuses on issues around sleep and hacks to improve it. I tried most everything mentioned and found only a couple items that helped me, but they massively made a difference. This is the light I am currently using. …
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Energy
Power of Not Failing - Start Small
If you find yourself in an endless loop of failure and you are feeling hopeless, how do you continue moving forward? First, failure only happens when you quit. Second, try a smaller version/aspect. Third, don't break promises to yourself . What does this look like? Instead of running daily, put on your running shoes daily walk to your mailbox …
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