Thinking about the necessity of holding two conflicting forces at one time. Our lives are never one thing. We’re complicated, and so are our thoughts and ideas. Some of us have the ability to comfortably accept that truth and others don’t. Someone told me recently that I’m part of the 10% of people who wantContinue reading “Hard Things”
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Sun is Warm
I decided to write in the morning instead of late at night, and by George does it ever feel good. I came across this message today on my Instagram feed, via @commandinglife: Never wait to be happy. At this moment, you are completely worthy of everything you desire. You are always writing the story ofContinue reading “Sun is Warm”
Priorities
Instead of writing these daily posts so late at night I “should” be tackling them as soon as I wake up. But I’ve gotten into a routine of pouring my coffee, checking the price of turnips, and collecting butterflies for a chameleon named Flick. Animal Crossing is my morning priority these days. And I’m workingContinue reading “Priorities”
Distractions
Y’all having a hard time focusing these days? What with the pandemic and whatnot? I get that we don’t have to be working on a masterpiece while in self-isolation, but I keep thinking this must be the perfect time to pay attention to back burner projects. There are ideas that have been circulating in myContinue reading “Distractions”
Not Getting What You Want
“What do you do when that person isn’t giving you what you want?” Cool advice when there’s a standoff between people. Unfortunately that advice is tainted for me because when someone said it to me they said it with vitriol: “Luke, you disrespected this person’s boundaries. What do you do when they’re not going toContinue reading “Not Getting What You Want”
(No) Apologies
I once participated in an amazing workshop on giving good apologies. There’s barely anything more important for the strength of a relationship than a good apology. And I’m definitely not all that great at giving them. I can get behind the “rules”. Don’t add on a “but”, don’t over apologize, address how you will changeContinue reading “(No) Apologies”
Ignored Pen Pal
My fifth grade class received letters from pen pals: other fifth grade students in British Columbia. We were tasked with writing back to them and starting a companionship that was meant to last years. I never responded. His name was Tyler. He had just started playing hockey but he didn’t know if he liked itContinue reading “Ignored Pen Pal”
Full Display
Dammit, I forgot to order tea. I did the whole online grocery order thing today. It was great. Someone named Mario shopped in the Super Store for me, sending me updates through the app, like “Replaced Honeycrisps with Pink Ladies. Approve/Disapprove”. How wonderful. Thank you, Mario. But please go back and get the tea. Anyway.Continue reading “Full Display”
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