Category: Reflection
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On hard mode
I saw an article from Psychology Today that asked me the question: Are you living life on hard mode? It is a callback towards video games, where you get to choose the difficulty level of play. Go through the world unencumbered with an easier path to victory or put more challenges in your way towards…
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To be front row
As a child, at some point, I discovered Style TV. I would sit there watching their replays of fashion shows. And when that was over I would watch their original programming as women got makeovers and learned how the get the look for less. Younger me believed that I would have a life in fashion.…
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On this independence day
Fireworks are going off outside as many gather to celebrate this day off work and “independence” day. But do you really feel free? Do you feel like the choices you make are your own? Or do you feel compelled to follow the norm, follow orders, and overall do what others tell you is the best…
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Today’s reflection on traffic
I’ve noticed something. Based on traffic patterns in my city, it feels as if the rules have changed. Whether you are going straight or turning left, it now seems to be perfectly fine to go on red. That clearly is not true. But when enough people are doing a thing, it makes it seem normal.…
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Tomorrow is a busy day
Tomorrow I’m going to start cooking my meals at home, instead of constantly getting takeout. I’m also going to start going to the gym. I’m going to start the productivity challenge. And I’m going to finally get around to tackling my to-do list. I’ve got a lot of stuff planned for tomorrow. I always do.…
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Going off the grid
For some reason, you have lived your life looking outward for your source of energy. Across town, down the street, everywhere. You expected that someone out there would remain connected to you, supplying you with your source of light. And then the storm came. Then a squirrel nibbled a power line. And then, well you…
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You need to learn to share
I couldn’t stand that I had gotten flustered by the curve ball thrown by my coworker. I hated that I let myself get so silent as the stress creeped up, and I became less sure of the right steps. “That wasn’t what we had agreed to do. Why is she countering all my statements? Aren’t…
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My M.O.
I was honest. “I feel like I should cancel the trip and just stay home. I don’t know why I feel that way.” Quickly, she said, “Oh I know why. It’s because that’s your M.O.” It stung. My M.O. My modus operandi, or way of doing things. Over the course many of conversations, it became…
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Today on, “Are you really lazy?”
I was down on myself this week. I couldn’t get my brain to rev up and get to work. I had sat at my desk for three hours with nary an accomplishment except for an impressive watch time on my phone. In situations like this, it is very easy for me to slap on the…
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Just a sample
I walked past the deli counter. “Would you like a sample? We’re having a sale.” With both hands, she offered a rolled piece of deli meat and a package of slices. “Just the sample, please.” I took the morsel and walked away. That might seem like an odd story. But as a shopper and people…
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