Morning Timbers
This year, 2020, has been among the hardest many people have seen in a long time. Of course, everyone has their own individual times that are more difficult than others, but this year in particular seemed to be a collectively difficult one. We saw a sweeping pandemic that turned the entire world upside down as
Anger is a common emotion when life is stressful, or when there are events happening in the world that are upsetting. I myself have had my fair share of anger and frustration over the last year especially. Often, we see anger as a toxic emotion—one that prevents us from being at peace and makes us
Sometimes we find ourselves trying to get something done, move toward a goal in earnest, and it just feels like everything is trying to get in our way. You may have the best intentions to get X number of items done in a day, but then unexpected road blocks keep finding their way on your
I recently attended a seminar held by my Aikido dojo. It was a unique opportunity to train with people again, but stay distant. We practiced outdoors, with masks on, apart from each other in a large yard. It was not the traditional contact practice you typically see with Aikido. We focused on zen meditation and
The phoenix is a well-know bird from mythology, originating from Greek myths and possibly Egypt, and later circulating through other cultures into modern times. This majestic bird was depicted as forever cycling through death and rebirth. It would burn up in flames, turn into ashes, and then be reborn from those ashes anew. The cycle
Just recently, I decided to take the chance and get a haircut for the first time since January. I was about to make an appointment to get a trim when suddenly, the world shut down and we were all homebound with the unknowns of a new virus raging across the globe. Where I live in
I have three children I care for each day, a spouse, and a full-time job, all of which demand my time. I also have hobbies, passions, and goals outside of these pieces of my life that demand my time, but don’t always get it. Right now, we’re in the middle of a global pandemic, which
