Day 3,706

Growth:

This quote was an interesting one to me. While the quote is from a fiction, the underlying theory is a sound one, backed by research. The biggest reminder for me is to accept the impermanence of all.

“Fear makes us selfish. The more we fear death, the more we cling to ourselves, our belongings, our safe spaces…to that which is familiar. We exhibit increased nationalism, racism, and religious intolerance. We flout authority, ignore social mores, steal from others to provide for ourselves, and become more materialistic. We even abandon our feelings of environmental responsibility because we sense the planet is a lost cause and we’re all doomed anyway.”

Dan Brown, The Secret of Secrets

Appreciation:

The more I focus in on my goals for the upcoming year the more and more clear decisions seem to be. The more actively I pause to intentionally consider my direction the easier it becomes to say yes to the right things more often and no to the wrong options more often as well. So long as I remove the clutter from around me the and take the time to be silent, to be in thought, the world becomes clearer.

In intentionality I find clarity. By taking time to sit alone in my own room I find that Pascal was likely correct in his assessment of how to eliminate most of the problems in our lives.

Presence:

Going for a relaxing walk after dinner was exactly what the doctor ordered this evening. Bonus outside time. Physical activity after eating. No screens after a day filled with stimuli. Quiet time with Becky, talking about our days. Relaxation in motion.

Thanks!!!