Music flows. When the musician creates each note, woven into the previous and foreshadowing the next, it is a beauty. Whether it be classical concertos that have survived hundreds of years or an improvised jam session which will exist only for a few minutes in a bar on a Saturday night, the music remains intentional….
Month: August 2015
Day 14: Generations
We have, over the last year or so, developed friendships with those of different generations. We’re in our late 20s, an age in which it is easy to keep sectioned off. However, as time marches on, we have cultivated meaningful relationships with great friends in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and even 70s (we’re missing a…
Day 13: My Sources
We had a housewarming party this past weekend. With it being the first time we have had company, it was really special having so many loved ones in one space — our space. Our family, our friends, our UU congregation, our coworkers… all there to mix (a little bit) and mingle. Those are the people…
Day 12: Tempo
I am so used to the pace at which I live my life that I often expect those closest to me to practically read my mind. In professional settings, this is not an issue since I want to make sure the details of my work or projects are clear. It’s time to change up tempos,…
Day 11: Sharing Ideas
As a big political year approaches here in the US, it is interesting to see how the world has changed with social media. I am a Millennial who remembered the days before everyone had a cell phone or even access to the internet. Because of this, I can appreciate that many of my elders are…
Day 10: Stagnation
The same room. The same computer. The same scenery. The same topics. The same equipment. The same goals. The same hours. The same results. The same people. We eventually tire of sameness. You’re the only one with the power to change it… if you want to.
Day 9: Fiction
Reading fiction novels was a major activity in my early teenage years. One series in particular, Young Jedi Knights, took up much of my time. As you could guess, it is about the newest Jedi to be trained under Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars universe. Since then, much of my inner world and attitudes have been…
Day 8: When it’s amazing
“The Zone”. Usually in the context of sports, I often hear this term referring to the state of flow that an athlete gains while at peak performance. She or he focuses, concentrates, and thinks without being overly conscious of the actions. I think being in The Zone is really the strength of human beings. Besides…
Day 7: When it’s annoying
These brief posts are optional in my life. But the point is that I choose to do them even when it’s inconvenient, when it’s silly, when it’s annoying. Knowing this task is purely optional and may not directly translate into success in other areas of my life is fine, however it is the commitment which…
Day 6: Social Energy
Today I gearing up for 3 social parties over the course of the day. Knowing this is a tad stressful as I lean more towards the introverted side of the spectrum. However, this does not mean that I do not love socializing in the moment. I am not a shy person, however, I do know…