“Go then, there are other worlds than these.” – Stephen King, The Gunslinger The world is a wonderfully diverse place. No two people are the same as cultures, beliefs, and ways of living vary by country. Even within a single geographical area there are differing views, fashions, tastes, etc. Listening to, and understanding the foundation of, […]
“No matter how slow you go you’re still lapping everyone on the couch.” – Unknown We shamelessly condone physical activity of any kind. In a world full of butt grooves on couches, any activity is good activity. Unfortunately, as you mature, it is not always possible to regularly spend two hours in a gym. But […]
“Nature gives to every season, a beauty all its own.” – Charles Dickens Mother Nature doesn’t ask permission to change her seasons. She doesn’t ask about convenience of timing or take a poll to decide which season should be next. The seasons change when they change and they force us to adapt with them. In some […]
“‘I’m gonna lay this brick as perfectly as a brick can be laid,’ and you do that every single day, and soon you have a wall.” – Will Smith Having a grand vision is good. It helps you to place a line in the sand far ahead of you with the goal of making it there […]
“Life is short and the world is wide” – Simon Raven The world is constantly getting smaller from the perspective of technology. Gone are the days of long distance calls and pen pals, replaced by international calling and Wifi messaging apps. Even though the world feels smaller, it’s circumference hasn’t changed at all. There’s still tons […]
“The future depends on what you do today.” – Mahatma Gandhi The idea of the future can often come off as intangibly philosophical. Grandiose statements of a mysterious ‘the future’ make it easy to shrug off what’s to come. Philosophical thought journeys can be enjoyable, but we prefer to take a more grounded view. The actions […]
“Be prepared, not scared.” – Peter Kummerfeldt, Surviving a Wilderness Emergency Survival skills don’t matter until the moment you find yourself in an emergency situation. In that moment, they can mean the difference between life and death. If not prepared, it is not a decision you make, but one the universe makes for you. When asked, […]
“The honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action.” – Aristotle Providing proof of accomplishments has a long history. Humans created systems to legitimize everything from land ownership, education status, and awards. Institutions award badges, trophies, medals, certificates and/or a plethora of other physical items. It makes sense this form of […]
“Act the way you’d like to be and soon you’ll be the way you’d like to act.” – Bob Dylan Without maintenance, everything in life degrades. If you stop taking care of your vehicle, it will eventually stop running. Neglecting relationships will lead to their erosion. Stop being active and you will gain weight. Upkeep is required […]
“To be really happy and really safe, one ought to have at least two or three hobbies, and they must all be real.” – Winston Churchill When life gets busy, the first things to go out the window are hobbies. Often considered unnecessary, they are thrown to the side as life stuff takes precedence. This […]