When you allow something you have no control over to negatively impact on you, you become slave of your worries.
Get rid of those things and set yourself free.
Set yourself free
Morning Walk. With Chat GBT.
I am both amazed and horrified at the same time by the power of AI. I use it on a basic level every day for simple, benign tasks but I fear what unscrupulous people will do with it. Read on for a brilliant example of AI at use by my friend David Kanigan…
I asked Chat GBT this question after my morning walk this morning: “Write a story in David Kanigan’s voice on his morning walks.” Here’s what A.I. produced:
David Kanigan, a man of unwavering routine and gentle presence, embarked on his morning walks like clockwork. Every day, before the sun even rose, he ventured out into the world with a sense of purpose that only the dawn could bring.
His footsteps were a rhythm, a cadence that connected him to the world around him. As he strolled through the quiet streets, he noticed the subtle changes that only the early morning bestowed upon the world – the dew-kissed grass, the soft whispers of the wind, and the occasional song of a waking bird.
Each step was deliberate, as if he were savoring every moment of the new day. With every breath, he inhaled the crisp, invigorating air, feeling it infuse him…
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Staying fit as you age isn’t just about exercise; experts say to prioritize these 4 habits
A fitness regimen should incorporate mental and emotional fitness as well. Source: Staying fit as you age isn’t just about exercise. Experts say to prioritize these 4 habits
As a postscript I will share that at the beginning of the year, I asked myself the Jay Keller question ‘what’s the one thing such that by doing it everything else becomes easier or unnecessary’. The answer for me was get healthy and lose weight. At this midpoint in the year, I have done these things as a response:
- I have lost over 50lbs going from a size 42 waist to a size 36 and from an XXL to a L in shirts
- I have been to Planet Fitness 79 times
- I rode my bike almost 500 miles, reaching a goal of an average speed of 17mph over 12 miles
The results? I have a new job, a new love and a new lease on life — none of these would have happened without the one thing.
The Zen Wisdom of Kenny Rogers and ‘The Gambler’
An earlier post by Raffaello Palandri about control made me think about this; the simple wisdom in an old Kenny Rogers song:
You’ve got to know when to hold ’em
Know when to fold ’em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run…
Source: kenny rogers the gambler lyrics – Google Search
Sunday Quote: Inner work
When you try to understand everything, you will not understand anything.
The best way is to understand yourself, and then you will understand everything
Shunryu Suzuki roshi, Zen Mind, Beginniers Mind
Cutting and Running From Relationships Comes With a Cost
What makes you leave a relationship? Is it time to adjust your bottom lines? Source: Cutting and Running From Relationships Comes With a Cost
Grieving the Living: Losing Those Who Are Still Here
A subtle, ongoing trauma tearing at the continuity of self. Source: Grieving the Living: Losing Those Who Are Still Here
Is Your Remote Job Making You Lonely?
Loneliness — the distress and discomfort we feel when we perceive a gap between the social connection we want and the quantity and quality of the relationships we currently have — can be a side effect of remote work. That lack of connection might feel slight or huge based on how we’re wired and our unique set of needs. Sadly, prevalent feelings of loneliness were on the rise even before the Covid-19 pandemic, with 61% of respondents to a 2020 study conducted by Cigna reporting feeling lonely. The author presents several steps to take if you’re grappling with loneliness. Source: Is Your Remote Job Making You Lonely?
It’s time to take stock of your social life
You don’t need to make new friends to have a fulfilling social life. Source: It’s time to take stock of your social life
Lonely people see the world differently, according to their brains
Brain activity differs among people who feel out of touch with their peers. Source: Lonely people see the world differently, according to their brains
The Cure to Male Loneliness
“No gender has a lock on loneliness, but men in particular seem to be struggling with the basics of making friends today. Surveys indicate that men have seen a much sharper decline than women in their close friendships over the past 30 years; a higher percentage of men than women report having no close friends at all (15 percent versus 10 percent); men receive less emotional support from friends than do women; and they are less likely than women to admit being lonely, making it tough to gauge, much less address, their suffering.” Go to the source…
For the good
Albert Einstein once said that the most important question a human being could answer is, ‘Is the universe a friendly place?’ A spiritually optimistic point of view holds that the universe is woven out of a fabric of love. Everything that is happening is ultimately for the good if we are willing to face it head-on and use our adversities for soul growth. As soon as we begin to …..open to faith in a friendly universe, the proverbial path opens before us. The people, events and teachings we need are supplied. This is the action of grace.
Joan Borysenko, Fire in the Soul: A New Spirituality of Spiritual Optimism
For the good
Karl Duffy writes ‘Albert Einstein once said that the most important question a human being could answer is, ‘Is the universe a friendly place?’ Source: For the good
How to Enjoy Solitude Without Feeling Lonely
Make a plan for your alone time. Source: How to Enjoy Solitude Without Feeling Lonely
Why Does My Partner Only Hear Criticism?
Andrew Marshall writes “If you love someone and they love you, shouldn’t you be able to tell them if something they do upsets you? It is a beautiful thought and something I’m sure most people would agree on.
But how can you do it in a loving way—a way that won’t be heard as criticism? Having spent 35 years listening to couples arguing, I have also had plenty of opportunities to think about how to turn this ambition into a reality.” Source: Why Does My Partner Only Hear Criticism?
First, I’m not a mental health professional but I’m surprised to find an article that addresses this issue without mentioning confirmation bias or non-violent communication. Let’s look into those ideas in hopes it will add to the original article.
Continue reading “Why Does My Partner Only Hear Criticism?”Dating at 50 and up: Older Americans’ experiences with online dating
One-in-six Americans ages 50 and older (17%) say they have ever used a dating site or app. Source: Dating at 50 and up: Older Americans’ experiences with online dating
If you’re over 50, what are your experiences with online dating?
Why Do People Even Use Social Media?
We all have a basic drive to connect with others. Social media helps us do that. Source: Why Do People Even Use Social Media?
Yes, Your Personality Can Change Across Your Lifetime
Personality change is not always a linear process, but it can change. Source: Yes, Your Personality Can Change Across Your Lifetime
Why the Remote-Work Debate Stays So Heated
I work from home and do not have the option of going to an office. I wish that I did! I would like an alternative to working in social isolation.
“The conversation often foregrounds large-scale issues such as productivity and company culture, but the question of where an employee works is intensely personal.” Source: Why the Remote-Work Debate Stays So Heated
Loneliness Harms Your Health
A new analysis finds loneliness and social isolation could lead to early death.
“The analysis found people who experienced social isolation had a 32% higher risk of dying early compared to those who were not socially isolated. Participants who experienced loneliness were 14% more likely to die early compared to those who did not. Researchers explain that’s most likely because social isolation means a lack of contact with people, whereas participants who are lonely have contact with others, but feel less strong connections.” Source: Loneliness Harms Your Health
On a personal note, I thought I was struggling with loneliness but reading this I think the issue could actually be social isolation. Over the past year, I have worked from home, lived with a cat and rarely see other people in my day to day comings and goings. I’m blessed with a beautiful love relationship, but even that is long distance. I’m getting ready to make some big changes to address all these things but I’m still for the most part living in isolation for at least the next month. The key for me is to continue to build good habits during isolation…
The Secret to Mozart’s Lasting Appeal
Dude. Seriously. There’s music and there’s Mozart…
“A new book brings Mozart down from the ether and reminds us about the context in which his music was made.” Source: The Secret to Mozart’s Lasting Appeal
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