I grew up in a town that only sometimes decided to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. My mother kept us home on MLK day and, instead of enjoying a full day of “vacation”, brought us to the library to learn more about the heroes of our heritage. After a bit too much introspection, I’m sure…
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Day 23: Recovery
Yesterday I was a bit excited about getting back into my workout routine… it’s easy to over do it. I over did it. Today, I learn how recovery is needed. Importantly, recovery is rest for a purpose besides recreation/relaxation. When losing track of the goal of the rest, you lose track of the period of…
Day 20: Appreciation
Taking 3 seconds to show appreciation for something you enjoyed could simply change the world. As people link success in one area of their lives to others (for better or worse), a simple “Thank you” could improve somebody’s outlook. I received a brief thank you note via e-mail this morning and it was such a great…
Day 16: Narrative
Each day I check in on myself, asking “How is Jason’s story playing out?” Sometimes it is refreshing and motivating. Other times it can bring out my strong inner critic. These days the question brings many mixed emotions which I am charged with facing. As I continue my job search after graduate school, I must…
Day 15: Music and Platonic Ideals
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….
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…