Tag: introspection

Reclaiming The Mind – Terrence McKenna

Catalysts to say what has never been said, to see what has never been seen. To draw, paint, sing, sculpt, dance and act what has never before been done. To push the envelope of creativity and language and whats really important is, I call it, the felt presence of direct experience which is a fancy…
In 30 years, What Would You Give For Today?

This isn’t a universal predicament. Some of us are in true suffering (and putting in effort) with hopes that tomorrow will indeed be better than today. I understand this position – I’ve been in this position myself, personally, many times over and for extended periods of time. I’m fortunate, today I’m thankful of where I…
How Miyamoto Musashi Faced & Conquered Anxiety

Samurai & philosopher. Master of sword. Conquerer of an enemy we all face in our own lives. Learn how Musashi faced anxiety & benefit in your own battles.
Test of Psychological Maturedness

The “Triple A’s” for psychological maturity, how do you handle anxiety, ambiguity, ambivalence?
Helpless Reliance

Is our desire to have everything done for us a reflection of our inability to do anything for ourselves?
The “What” of Work Is Never The “Why”.

To teach compartmentalization and isolation; to prioritize the “what“ of work without regard for the “why” of work and “where“ such work slots into the bigger human experience – is to void lives of meaningful connections to a sense of community and contribution. We betray our expectations for team players when we obfuscate team missions…
Rest Is Work (Worth Tending To, A Note To Self)

I did not anticipate rest to be so much work. Feeling appreciative for (and yet mildly resistant to) holding myself to the “commitment” of a self-prescribed four day weekend here at the end of a long platform development cycle. With rest comes rejuvenation (a renewed wellspring of focus, passion, and enthusiasm toward attainment of aim…
Melancholia At Project’s End

My psyche and somatic systems harbor heightened sensitivities in matters of closure. Today, marks the end of…
Beauty In The Broad Strokes

Color. Tone. Modernity. And Warmth. With soft eyes there is beauty in the broad strokes. It’s in examining the details with sustained focus that the imperfections threaten to diminish the whole. #art #musings #perspectives
Life With Extra Steps (Thanks Anxiety)

So much over-engineering born of never feeling worthy enough. I have to do more. I have to push the boulder higher up a larger hill. “Acceptable isn’t acceptable at all and perfect is only a beginning.” Such lies our own mind tells us. The programming received from people who were never going to accept our…