Consciously and unconsciously, we tie our self-worth to what we’ve done (or not done). We track our steps, our promotions, and our children. We even track our vacations! With all this emphasis on doing, we forget that being is just as valuable. Some would even argue that it’s more valuable, especially in pursuing happiness.
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The Value of Guarding Your Attention
How often does something pull your attention away from the present? Whether getting lost in thought or scrolling through our phones, distractions define our lives more than our intentions. None of us is immune to the plethora of attention-sucking stimuli in our lives, but we all have the tools necessary to gain some of our agency back. Remember the Pixar movie WALL-E, where the people were sitting in their floaty chairs, utterly unaware of their surroundings? At one point, WALL-E accidentally bumps into one of the floaty chair people and inadvertently makes her aware of reality. Out from behind her screen, seemingly obvious truths became revelations. "I didn't know we…
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Postcard No. 1 – Bahrain
From time to time, I’ll be sharing stories from my travels. They will be a collection of “postcards” from the road. Unlike my other work, these posts will not be essays. Rather, they will be un-edited on-the-go reflections made while staring out car windows, waiting in airport terminals, or enjoying a meal of new and exciting flavors. I hope you enjoy this slight detour in our journey together!
