I dig computers
Just a quick bit this Friday.
I’ve long loved Matt Inman’s “The Oatmeal” (for instance, he’s long held the top spot in the Webcomics section of my blogroll). Most of the time, his work is pee-your-pants funny. Sometimes, though, it’s incredibly insightful. Today is one of the more insightful moments.
Anyway, I highly recommend subscribing. He doesn’t spam and, again, does great work.
Came across this gem on Pinterest:
This is powerful wisdom for me to absorb. One of my well-refined skills entails reviewing all my life’s failures, elaborating on how foolish those choices were. I need to remember that I did my best at the time. The reason why I would make different choices now is that I LEARNED from my mistakes.
The cruel things we do to ourselves are fascinating, and sad. They rarely (if ever) add value to our lives. And yet, we opt for this behavior again and again. No wonder we’re so insecure: we invest incredible amounts of energy tearing ourselves down.
Anyway, I resolve to continue to challenge these destructive thoughts. You in?
I came across this little gem earlier today over on Instagram.
The one that most strongly resonated with me was the first one: “To get somewhere, you have to leave where you are…” As someone who is rather risk-averse and values comfort, this one speaks strongly to me. I do wonder if I might be a Hobbit.
Another one that spoke to me: “Stillness notices what distraction misses…” Living fully immersed in the distraction economy/society, but somewhat against my will. I feel a strong pull to work on this. Little things like spending time reading books, as in paper, not my Kindle, not blog posts, nor Tweets.
I like starting the day with some reflection, with challenging the ways society pulls us…sometimes against our will, sometimes like an undertow in the sea of numbed distraction.
I love this post I found this morning on Instagram:
I’ve often found myself torn between my mind’s competing interests. Recently I figured out that at those moments, THIS is what I need to do: “pursue myself”. Become better, healthier, happier…all those things make for a better life. Much more so than simply getting some promotion or a new job.
Anyway, I wish a happy Friday to you all! May you move closer to your dreams.
Do the best you can
Live a life you are proud of
And have no regrets
I woke with this idea, a strong voice in my head. This is how to live a life with no regrets. Always do the best work you can. Always seek actions that you are proud of. Then you’ll have nothing to be ashamed of.
Great advice for the new poet…and for the old. Of course today we always have our phone with us, capturing our thoughts, poem scraps along with photos. There’s research supporting pen-and-paper’s superiority, for what that’s worth. Ultimately, the best solution is the one you use. As long as you’re confident in capturing your ideas, your brain can focus on creation.
Tidbits to remember during life’s trials. Focus on the end goal.
Deer silently eat
Wolfs eyes glistening
Ignorance is bliss?
A Sunday morning meditation for you.
Each day has beauty
If you’ll give energy to
Go and seek it out
Every day I strive
To gain wisdom and to grow
Leave this world better