I
like looking up at the stars in a clear night sky. I don’t do it because I’m an
astrology enthusiast. Nor am I practicing to impress girls. I believe that
stars offer valuable lessons in how to be better people, and that starlight carries important cosmic messages from the deep past.
27 July 2013
25 July 2013
19 – Quitting Doesn’t Mean You Suck
I’ve
just started a new job. I’m pretty excited. It’s a fairly
labour-intensive position that requires a sharp mind at all times. I like both.
It’s a win-win situation.
20 July 2013
18 – Listen, It’s Good
I mention in the 'What's a House Newf?' profile section that I write about things that add value to my life that
may add some value to yours. Music is one of those things. I love it. I’m a big
fan of many genres and artists. As I’ve taken to telling people who ask, I’ll
listen to anything from ABBA to AC / DC. With a few exceptions, of course.
19 July 2013
17 – Where’s The Essay?
I
spent a good chunk of this day toiling away at a new piece. It's finished now,
and published. Just not here this time.
18 July 2013
16 – The Best Advice I’ve Been Given
I shared some advice I got from my dad in a previous essay. This one continues in a similar vein. I got the urge to make this
list this morning. So I did.
16 July 2013
15 – Powerful Reminders When You Least Expect Them
I
like books and movies about how people, things and events are interconnected. The Celestine Prophecy is one of my
favourite books. I enjoyed the movies Signs
and Jeff, Who Lives at Home for
similar reasons. They suggest nothing happens by chance and that keeping an eye
out for subtle yet resonant messages can help us better navigate the murky
waters of life.
14 July 2013
14 – Doing Lots With Little Time
I
recently wrote about why admitting our mortality can drive us to make the most
of our lives. I’ve been finding it useful to apply the same approach on a
day-to-day basis. Do I look in the mirror and remind myself that I’ll die every
morning? Unnecessary now that I’ve got my new motivational saying.
11 July 2013
13 – Good Things Come In Threes
I recently started keeping tabs on every purchase I
make. No, I don’t #smallenfreuden. Morgan Freeman’s voice doesn’t
get me excited about a credit card company showing me all my small purchases on one bill at 18% interest. I just jot down what I bought
and how much I paid for it instead.
5 July 2013
12 – Live Your Life To Death
Motivational
sayings are everywhere. On magnets and mugs. Posted on your friends’ Facebook
pages. Posted on your Facebook page. Tattoos. Bathroom stalls. Yes, bathroom
stalls. In my book the phrase ‘Be unstoppable’ counts no matter where it’s
scrawled.
1 July 2013
11 – Swimming On A Hot Day Always Trumps The Plan
Tuesday was a hot day in Halifax. The thermometer
tapped out at 32 degrees (38 with the heat index). It was a great day to be
outdoors or a great day to be indoors, depending on your take.
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