Since starting the countdown to my journey to Japan 104 days ago I’ve started, or continued, some healthy habits that I hope will make my journey better. Exercise in the morning (and sometimes evening). Even if it is just a couple miles, I have done some exercise every morning ranging from light runs to marathons …
Some words from Thich Nhat Hanh: Every morning when we wake up, we should be able to be aware that a new day is offered to us, to live. A twenty-four brand-new hour’s day is being offered to us, to live. It would be a pity if we were not capable of receiving the gift …
I once read about an approach to minimalism that was based around owning only 100 things or fewer. This practice is based on the belief that minimalism can lead to a simpler, more fulfilling life and is often driven by environmental, financial, and personal reasons. Adherents of this philosophy aim to declutter their homes, reduce …
When you finish something big what is your first inclination? Do you want to stop everything and take a while off? Do you want to keep working? Now that I am done with the Marathon, or at least in the recovery phase, it is challenging to imagine what I will do for the next fifty-nine …
The letdown after a big event or traveling can be big. That’s why it is important to be able to slow down and take time for recovery before getting back into things. Once again time is the biggest challenge for most here, so here are a few things you can do to ease your return …
I usually have three or four countdowns going at the same time. That doesn’t mean that I ignore the present moment, but it is a way of looking forward to something and working toward something. Milestones, such as 100 days, appeal to us because of the predeliction for round numbers in a decimal system and …