Category: Wonderings
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Mindfulness
I keep hearing this word chucked about in relation to ‘stress initiatives’ and other such nonsense in the corporate world. It’s essentially meditation – but instead of clearing your mind, it’s a recognition and acceptance of any thought, feeling or sensation you experience. I’m pretty sure I do this instinctively, particularly when I’m out in The Nature.…
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Interests
Some things I have learned about this month The Truth About Ruth: The Razing Ruth scam Part catfish, part malingering, part Munchausen by Internet – it’s a fascinating read and this lady has explored it with the kind of research fervour I can only dream of. Massive props to her for taking the time to give…
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The Intellectual One Night Stand
My mother taught me that it is entirely possible to find a soulmate who is not your husband. A meeting of minds and spirits that turns into hours of delightful conversation – the kind that stretches you to intellectual capacity. Oh, the joy of being challenged! I would take this further and say I have…
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It’s My Writing Party
I don’t content plan. I don’t plan at all actually. I start typing just to make words, like jamming guitar in your room because it feels good and pisses off your mom. Writing for the sake of it is a tuning of the mind, an exercise in scales and arpeggios as Marie from The Aristocats would…
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Can’t Teach Passion
Quand tu veux construire un bateau, ne commence pas par rassembler du bois, couper des planches et distribuer du travail, mais reveille au sein des hommes le desir de la mer grande et large. If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people together to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work,…
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