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#64 Everyday Mindful Moment: Pencils Down
As we close out July 4th, we must give the Second Continental Congress its flowers for writing one of the best Dear John letters, or should I say, Dear George? Today's Congress probably would have ghosted the king, but that's no way to end a relationship - of course, fighting for eight years isn't great either. The Declaration of Independence isn't perfect, but every project has a moment when it's time to put "pencils or quill pens down." I'm sure Franklin or that pesky Hamilton - who never signed it - had some edits for TJ, but sooner or later,...
A moment to pause
On Sunday, I left for my bike ride across New York State, but three days in, the air quality deteriorated due to the Canadian wildfires. I decided that the best way to honor my health was to stop in Syracuse. One of the highlights was cycling through Chittenango. It's the birthplace of L. Frank Baum, the author of The Wizard of Oz. In town, there's a long section of yellow brick sidewalk. Dorothy's story is timeless and relatable. She traveled far and faced obstacles like flying monkeys to discover that she only needed to experience certain moments to figure...
Mindful Everyday Moment: #67 Putting On Underwear Fresh From The Dyer
Mindful Everyday Moment: #68 Connecting With The Cashier
It doesn't take extra time to ask a person how their day is going, but it can create a beautiful ripple and let them know they're seen and appreciated. It's what we all desire - to feel like we belong and are appreciated.
Mindful Everyday Moment: #70 How Your Skin Feels After You Shave
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