Life challenges us
When we rise up and fight back
That is when we grow
Author: Carl Setzer
A blogger blogging from just north of Seattle.
Some thoughts on this quote: The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
The second best time is now.”
– Chinese or African Proverb
I’ve heard the quote above attributed to both the Chinese and Africans. At some point, I should spend a little time with Google and answer that definitively. But, really, today the origination of the quote isn’t my concern.
At times I get stuck fretting about the fact I “didn’t start this sooner”. I frustrate myself with that mindset, but it became reflexive. And I lose time and energy with this. >0 time or energy on this mindset: too much.
Lamenting the past is a foolish exercise. Living live with no regrets is not about not making mistakes. Rather accepting that mistakes and poor choices are part of the package. Make the best choices you can, learn from the negatives, then move forward. I need to remind myself constantly, though.
If it’s valuable, do it. Start. There is not better time than now. Really!
Sirens in the Dead of Night
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New Geeky Photo
Found this gem online today. I doth find it most delightful and charming. And it suits me well.
I’m looking forward to finding a use for it soon.
The power of dawn
As mornings are born
Light pours into the darkness
Potential returns
Mornings have great power, setting the tone for the day.
A Tuesday Haiku
Eternal movement
Hands sprinting on these dials
Relentless motion
Burning Out
I’m often weary
Wondering how much to give
Will I have some left?
The cost of rage
Rage brings forth power
Everything comes with a cost
Not a path to peace
Roll The Clocks Back
I sometimes wonder
If we should roll our clocks back
Into sundials
Ikigai: an idea to explore
Found this graphic exploring Twitter this morning
Check out @wef’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/wef/status/927159068413833216?s=09
A very clever Venn diagram displaying the importance of balance in life. Each of the four pieces bring value:
- What you love
- What the world needs
- What you can be paid for
- What you are good at
We find our best life, with the most satisfaction, where all these pieces intersect. And that neglecting any of these areas brings consequences.
Ikigai is a new concept to me. One that bears exploring further. I appreciate the way it helps define key life management concepts:
- Passion: what you love insects with what you’re good at
- Vocation: what you can get paid for intersects with what the world needs
- Mission: what the world needs with what you love
- Profession: what you’re good at with what you can get paid for
I appreciate the reminder: look beyond my habits, my reflexes, and seek greater understanding. By dedicating energy to areas out of balance, I bring greater satisfaction, balance, and relive stress. That’s something I forget.