House Proud Until the End
Don't read more into this post than is there. Some stories are just stories; the whole point is that there is no point
Muzak To My Ears and Over-Consumption
Are we losing touch with real value and enjoyment? You'd probably think not. 'More' is definitely better than 'none', but is it better than 'less'?
What If, The Best Plan Is No Plan?
Not everything can be planned, nor should it. Sometimes planning should be actively avoided, but then I guess you might have to plan for that too.
Take It Seriously, Not Personally
It's easy to be offended, anyone can do it. The trick is to do it in the right way at the right time, and to ensure that it triggers the right action.
No Need to Deny What You Won’t See
The popular concept of being 'in denial' has some sinister implications of collusion. Delusion is necessary for some, but collusion by the rest of us isn't obligatory.
Take it Slow
As the pace hots up we can be carelessly dragged along by the friction. Making a point of creating some slow moments can be restorative, and keep you out of the stress cycle.
Let It Go
Going over things again and again can be a nuisance when you can't stop yourself doing it. The trick is to either turn the thoughts into action, or drop them altogether.
Happy About or Happy In…
There's a vogue for the quest for happiness, but it's a vague vogue. By that I mean its an abstract, catch-all term that can be confiusing. What's more, thinking about it too much will probably make you un-happier.
Make the Day Good Value
We usually don't spot it, but our thinking about what we need is often too vague to give direction to our efforts. Abstract thinking is OK for general purposes, but if you want quality outcomes more detail will be helpful.
