November 2021

  • Meditation Observations

    Meditation Observations

    Today is the 500th day in a row that I’ve meditated. To celebrate, I’d like to share five hundred things I’ve learned: There are infinite ways to meditate: I like guided mindfulness meditation, but there’s no end of things to try if you’re interested.  It’s always useful, even when it…

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  • There Is Nothing Either Good or Bad, but Thinking Makes it So

    There Is Nothing Either Good or Bad, but Thinking Makes it So

    I don’t have a successful relationship with self-help books. When I pick one up, it’s either because the name catches my eye — “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck” comes to mind — or I hear about it from a friend. If the book resonates with me, I’ll…

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  • Whimsy in Havana

    Whimsy in Havana

    I wrote a post yesterday about a display of whimsy I discovered in Sarasota. I just realized that I didn’t mention one of the most whimsical places the Complimentary Spouse and I have ever visited: Havana, Cuba. When Americans think about Havana, they usually picture dilapidated buildings, food shortages, and…

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