Category: Practices
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Love to listen, listen to love.
Ever realize that we don’t learn when we’re talking or making statements? However, when we are actively listening and asking questions we learn and gain knowledge. I have increasingly become more and more comfortable in most work and social situations asking more questions and make less statements. It is perfectly OK to be the stupidest…
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Pay attention to “a tension”
Don’t ignore it. Pay attention to “a tension” in your life. A dictionary definition of tension is the act of stretching or straining. The state of being stretched or strained. Tension can be mental or emotional strain, pressure or stress. Often tension is present in relationships. And then there is spiritual tension. We all have…
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Keep being ruthless!
When I published the first few Rest Stop blogs a little over a year ago, one of the things I emphasized was that when it comes to the journey toward a life of rest and greater life balance that you must be ruthless in your pursuit. I’ve had to go back and reread a couple…
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What should I keep?
A significant part of my journey toward rest and life balance has been adopting minimalism and a minimalist lifestyle. I’m not talking Marie Kondo’s method of organization and dealing with clutter. Although many of her principles and practices are worthy of consideration. But minimalism is much more than just decluttering and having a place for…
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A fool vents all his feelings
Few things negatively impact our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being more than anger. Anger manifests itself through, destructive behavior, emotional outbursts, and our speech. The physical effects of anger include tightness in your chest, an increased and rapid heartbeat or heart palpitations, increased blood pressure, headaches, fatigue, and a churning feeling in your stomach.…
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Is it the economy stupid?
I remember a few presidential elections ago one of the campaign themes was, “It’s the economy stupid.” This battle cry resounded with many party faithful, but in my opinion it is a very narrowminded approach to think that the primary issues of life revolve around money. I’m not an economist and believe me, there is…
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The First and Final word
Who or what has your attention when you first wake up in the morning? Is it work e-mails, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, texts or other social media feeds? Is the first thing you do is tune into CNN, Fox News, check out the sports page, read The Wall Street Journal, or check your banking, retirement or…
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Are you a Seagull or a Steward?
Are you a seagull or a steward? If you ever want to truly find rest and life balance when it comes to money, possessions, and a materialistic mindset, you will come to recognize that ownership is highly overrated. There’s a scene in the movie Finding Nemo where a pelican is on the dock and Marlin,…
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Clean the Toilet!
I recently read an article about Japan’s seeming obsession with clean toilets. No question when it comes to orderliness, cleanliness and hygiene, Japan ranks at the top. I remember reading that during the World Cup the Japanese soccer team left their locker room spotless after its games and how fans would clean the stadium after…
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Singapore, Seoul, Seattle
Recently I returned home from an overseas trip. My return flight took me from Singapore to Seoul Korea, and back on American soil in Seattle, Washington. Wow what a contrast! My experience at the Changi airport in Singapore and the Inchon airport in South Korea was stellar. The service was outstanding. From the gate agents…
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