Germs are in control
Obediently I sleep
Rest eluding me
Ah, fighting germs again. A slow lingering cough my main symptom, a long with my lack of energy.
Tag: health
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.
Tuesday
A beautiful day
The sun is shining outside
And viri crush me
The Drive Of Martial Arts
Martial arts drives me
Pushing me past the limits
My mind imposes
A Cold Overnight
Each cough
Self conscious
Creating disturbance
Where peace
Should reign
And then think
Of the germs
Launched forth
Looking for a
New host.
Germs
Tonight’s pain
Prying my skull
Burning knees
Back & elbows
Frightful little
Viri destroy
So damn
Effectively
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Reflections on the day
I’ve been thoughtful today. Yesterday a friend had a “small” stroke. He’s not much older than me, so there’s that sobering element. I’m thinking about the fragility of life, and similar things. And I’m grateful that “small” seems to be accurate.
Greg is known by many as Papa Greg. Partly for his wisdom, partly because he holds love in the highest regard. It shows and he’s loved on return. Watching his Facebook feed fill with well-wishes truly was delightful.
I try to live my life this way. To have love so central that it exudes from my being.
It’s heartening, in the end. Especially as he’s chatting with us on Facebook again.
Life moves and changes. It is the way of things.
Rage’s Danger
Danger in offended rage
Most toxic of poisons
Seeps into our marrow
Boiling, burning away joy
Leaving nothing by charred
Remains
I adore martial arts
My body burning
This evening of taekwondo
Strengthening my heart
More thoughts on germs
Facing down sickness
If ever there’s a good time
Now is not that time