Today I'm inspired my past self who had the ability to write poetry with great ease, with little consideration for whether or not it was good. It's valentines day and I spent it listening to music I love, listening to a podcast that made me laugh and eating a meal I like. Below are a … Continue reading A love that is liberating
Tag: reflections
Reflecting on your 2022 plans
When you look back on the plans you made for 2022, how do they match up with how your year actually went? I intentionally made very flexible plans for this year and put my real focus on a theme. Of the 12 things on my list I managed to do half of them without even … Continue reading Reflecting on your 2022 plans
The artist and the work
There is an important relationship that develops between the artist and their work. Perhaps it is more of a feeling than a relationship but the idea remains the same. I have this idea about the artist needing to gain something from what they create in order for them to value it or feel good about … Continue reading The artist and the work
Optional commitment
In a recent conversation, I spoke about this blog and how I share something everyday. I explained that I don't allow 'feeling like I have nothing good to write' to hold me back from posting. For many people, the idea of making a commitment to do something that you don't have to do every single … Continue reading Optional commitment
Other peoples opinions
Sometimes we stop ourselves from doing the things that we want to do because we put others above ourselves. We choose to consider how our actions might make someone else feel, as if that is our responsibility. It often results in not doing the things that we want to do. In the moment, it might … Continue reading Other peoples opinions
Knowing when to pivot
There is a popular saying goes something like 'insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results'. But what's worth understanding is that sometimes you need to do the same thing over and over again. Take meditation for example, it's very rare that you get it the first time. It could take ten times, … Continue reading Knowing when to pivot
Big problems and small solutions
Sometimes we assume that the solution to a problem has to be complicated. We overlook the little things forgetting how big an impact can be caused by something small. And so we go in search of something complicated but to no avail. Then the problem continues and maybe even grows which causes us to become … Continue reading Big problems and small solutions
Expectations of others
I think that quite often we expect that those with more money, more opportunities and more freedom then we have should be doing more simply because they have more. I think that's fine up to a point but it's also important to consider that each individual has their own desires. You could have access to … Continue reading Expectations of others
When you don’t feel good
When you don't feel good it's easy to avoid doing the things that require effort, even when you know they are likely to make you feel better. And so you you choose to sit and do nothing. Perhaps you wallow in self pity over how terrible you feel. I think it can be helpful to … Continue reading When you don’t feel good
Pandemic residue
What will be left when it's all over. A few months ago I ventured out of my house and out of my local area. Everything felt normal until I found myself veering to the edge of the pavement as I saw 2 old ladies sat on a bench in front of me. On another occasion, … Continue reading Pandemic residue
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