Day 3,131

Growth:

There was an inspiring quote shared in the book I’m currently reading that really hit home:

Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken! Take heed, do not squander your life.

Dogen

Appreciation:

About every seven to nine months I get to experience a wildly gratifying sensation, I finish one work journal and start a new one. I’ve found my specific journal style, the Moleskine Pro Hardcover XL, and the unwrapping of the plastic wrap feels better than it has any right to.

When the previous notebook is full I pause and take a little walk down memory lane and reread the previous months’ notes. I prep it to be placed in my bookshelf with the others and often find myself reviewing those as well. I then start the new notebook the same way as its predecessors, I write in my name, cell number, and “Good karma 😄” in as the reward for returning it to me if it was returned.

This whole process is a ritual to remind me of how much I appreciate keeping a paper journal of my thoughts, notes, and tasks. It is incredibly satisfying and is something I look forward to when there’s only a dozen or so blank pages left.

Presence:

Becky and I got our run in together this morning, had a handful of minutes together after work, and only a few more after a work dinner. In the last little chunk of time we laughed and laughed together watching a short clip of SNL with a pair of people who looked like Beavis & Butthead. Sharing a couple moments of laughter was outstanding!

Thanks!!!