Wisdom in Four Words or Less
I follow someone on social media who asked people to offer their best advice in four words or less. I was amazed that she had over 2000 responses.
life lessons
EGO Means Edging God Out
Here is the important point: what the ego says is fake news! It is never true– simply an erroneous broadcast.
Whole180 plus 10,000ish Steps
This year I’ve picked a very tall, specific order for myself. Have you heard of the Whole30? I am resolved that I am going to do it for 180 days starting today.
The Wisdom of Sundays (Book Review)
This five star book is one of my favorite books this year. It is the best bits and nuggets from Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday program. And it is beautifully laid out with photographs, making the whole experience of reading it meandering and thoughtful.
Freedom From Yourself (Deep Think #1)
I’m realizing that if I focus solely on the present moment, I have no story pinned to me, and no past or future comes into play unless I let it.
Stay Present (Oprah Quote)
Staying present is the reason, after talking to thousands of people over the years, I still have aha moments. Meaningful things happen when you release the anxious thoughts and negative chatter in your head and tune in…
Progress Dazzles (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Our phones are now cameras and mailboxes, gaming stations and boomboxes, messengers and social platforms, and searchable word wide information, all in one little slim thing.
Give Up and Be Perfect (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Notice it, embrace it, express it, get out of the way,
and enjoy being the only real, wonderful you.
Prayer Nuggets #1
Here are some nuggets from my private prayers that I’ve been outwardly working on lately:
Improve Your Time (quote by Mary Baker Eddy)
“Success in life depends upon persistent effort, upon the improvement of moments more than upon any other one thing.
How to Garner Respect
In conversations lately, people want respect, but seem clueless how to get it. I’ve found that the following go a long way toward inspiring genuine respect in all sorts of settings:
Dot Journaling (aka Bullet Journaling!) Book Review
People often ask me how I can get done all that I do, and keeping a bullet journal is part of that answer. Start keeping one yourself, customized to be most effective for you.
Lesson of the Lamp
If someone says, “That lamp is ugly,” that statement actually tells you nothing about the lamp. It does, however, say a lot about them.
Stay Eager (Susan Sontag Quote)
Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead.
Appreciating the Now
It is possible to live from a place of slowness, savouring each instant of life, tasting the days rather than rushing through them.
Lessons from Moses
I’ll briefly summarize the story of Moses, then I’ll highlight some of the lessons my Sunday School class gleaned.