Interesting Reads: On Beethoven and the Gifts of Silence
I’ve read On Beethoven and the Gifts of Silence by Cal Newport and here’s what I’ve learned… This was a great read on the benefits of silence and unplugging from the...
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Interesting Reads: Digital Addictions Are Drowning Us in Dopamine
After taking a break from consuming content online, I’m back with a more careful approach this time. I’m still wary of personal blogs, but there are still a lot of good content online that is worth sharing, like this one. So anyway, I’ve read Digital Addictions Are Drowning Us in Dopamine by the WSJ and it was an interesting read. Unfortunately the essay is blocked behind a paywall, but here’s…
There’s No Escaping It And So I Go Offline
It used to be that you could avoid social media and you’d be fine. But now, it is everywhere. Even personal blogs, which used to be my safe space for...
Lack of Sleep Sabotaging My Weight Loss Efforts?
Today I was already hungry at just 9:15 am. I usually am able to not eat until past 11 AM. I wonder if lack of sleep makes you hungrier earlier...
Unexpected Benefits From 3-Day Weekend Getaways
In the past, 3-day weekend getaways for me were not real “vacations”. My logic was, if I didn’t ask for paid time off, then I’m not going on a real vacation. Also, 3-day weekend getaways usually means I’m driving more than I’m “vacationing”. A 3-day getaway to Houston last year changed all that. While it was a 3-day weekend road trip, and I didn’t have to take time off from work, I found that it…
A New Perspective on “Epic Fail”
“Martial artist and actor Bruce Lee on pushing yourself: “Don’t fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail.” Source:...
Scapegoat Mechanism In Full Display
It’s been a crazy past few days in the IndieWeb community. The feud that occurred between the creator of micro.blog and omg.lol was totally unexpected, at least for me. It was actually so riveting it kept me up at night. I’m sure it kept other people up too. Disclaimer: I do not currently have an account with micro.blog, but have had one before. I also do not currently have an omg.lol account, but…
Struggling Through Romans Chapter 6
I’ve been reading the Word on Fire Bible: Volume II. Currently in Romans Chapter 6. I have to say, this book is by far the toughest one yet. It is very intellectually challenging. St. Paul was obviously a great philosopher. I think the reason why it is so challenging, is because unlike other books in the Bible, like the Gospels, St. Paul is not trying to tell a story here. Rather, he is trying to…