Observations
daily blog, lessons, thoughts, small entries
The Quiet Gift of the Fall Back
This past weekend, we collectively turned our clocks back, participating in the semi-annual ritual of Daylight Saving Time. For some, “falling back” brings a sigh of relief—a promised extra hour of sleep or a cozy, quiet morning. For others, it’s a melancholic shift, signaling shorter days and the steady approach of winter’s chill. But beyond the debate over light and dark lies a simple, often overlooked truth: we’ve all been given a bonus hour. It’s a small pocket of time that exists outside our normal schedules, easily lost to the scroll of a screen or the rush of routine. What if we saw it not just as a seasonal adjustment,…
Run errands after hours with me: Early December 2024 vlog
In this video log (vlog), I share about some recent insights, a quicky website filled with dry-humor, and my clear inability to record myself while driving. Links and resources mentioned Mastering the art of running errands after work: Tips for efficiency and safety For many people, running errands after work or typical business hours is a necessary part of life. Whether it’s picking up groceries, shopping for the best sour apples, or utilizing store pickup services, managing these tasks efficiently can be a challenge. In this article, we’ll explore the major reasons for running errands after work and provide strategies for overcoming any issues along the way, including tips for…
There’s another way
To this day, I remember my first computer/typing class lesson in middle school. There’s three ways to do everything (on the computer), she said and proved her statement. While I already used a computer (clumsily), the concept of multiple ways intentionally built-in computers to complete one action was baffling. Why do we need more than one way? If one way is correct, and it does the job, then why do we need to learn the other ways? And if there’s more than one way to do something on the computer, maybe — there’s more than one way to do things in “the real world.” This idea has stuck with me. While…
How are we spending our time so far?
We can all agree April 2020 has been one of change, and the creeping of new norms/patterns as we adapt. Sill, if we don’t step back to check if the new patterns are positive or adjust them, we can adapt a rhythm that can drift us into an unhealthy/unfulfilling path. Dr. Henry Cloud, a clinical psychologist shared his insight on this from recent conversations he’s had over the last few weeks (during this COVID-19 season). What’s happened in this lockdown, people have got into some routines that can actually go not so well. And I’ve talked to a number of people that have been lethargic, kind of waiting instead of thinking…
Excellence in the ordinary
I listened to a great story and lesson today from an experienced speaker. He was about to share the stage with a pastor he admired tremendously. The pastor asked him, “Do you know why most young pastors fail at speaking, at being great orators?” He didn’t know the answer. “Because it becomes humdrum to them [the young pastors]. They don’t spend the time that they would spend as if they were speaking to a stadium, as if they were speaking to 10 million people on the radio and they don’t have that excellence in the ordinary.” The experienced speaker further shared about what he learned from that. “Now I’m not sure…
