Today I’m Thinking About Authenticity

Today I’m Thinking About Authenticity

Jan 24, 2025 Today I’m thinking about authenticity. It seems like such a buzzword, but it is what’s on my mind. How do I best tread the path between being 100% authentic and public/social acceptance. What feels ‘real’ versus what is pandering....
Today I Search Myself

Today I Search Myself

Today I search myself. I’ve been reading the book “The Secret”, and while much of it is over the top, some of its general premises resonate with me. What we focus on, and what we give the most mental energy to, expands in our lives. But I think we...
Today I Strive for More Thoughtful Intent

Today I Strive for More Thoughtful Intent

It seems like there is a cycle, in my life at least, of bursts of effort, intent, and creativity, followed by somewhat mindless routine. I don’t want to break that cycle, but I want to lengthen the periods of meaning and shrink the periods of routine. There is a...
Today I Chew Normally Again

Today I Chew Normally Again

I finally got my permanent crown. It hurt almost more than anything I’ve ever experienced. I’m hoping this period is behind me. After the temporary crown fell off three times it became kind of an obsession. I feel like the fruits of my Cirrus Drive Life...
Today I Contemplate my Civic Duty

Today I Contemplate my Civic Duty

I recieved a summons for federal jury duty this weekend. It’s the second time I have recieved a summons, and the other one was for county. It is for the month of March. The weekend was good, but I have woke up this morning feeling a lack of motivation. I think...
Today I Will Forget

Today I Will Forget

I will put away all the details of work and focus on things for significant to my spirit, and the spirit of others. Yesterday was a good day. Started with a good breakfast with Kelsee and Landon, and then did a little bit to clean the house. Got a baseline for the 5K...