Body
Our body is our temple. Here are tips, suggestions and aids in keeping it fine tuned for living the life you’ve been blessed with.
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Virtue Series | Week 1 – Temperance
Temperance isn’t outdated. It’s essential. Week 1 of my 13-week virtue challenge reveals how this misunderstood virtue clears the mental fog. Through Franklin, the Stoics, Scripture, and reflection, I’m learning temperance isn’t denial. It’s joyful discipline. The reward isn’t just restraint. It’s clarity, gratitude, and a more intentional life. Continue reading
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Thirteen Weeks, Thirteen Virtues
13 weeks. 13 virtues. Inspired by Ben Franklin’s system of moral improvement, I’m tracking and reflecting on one virtue each week—starting with Temperance. This isn’t self-help fluff. It’s a disciplined return to first principles. Continue reading
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Sunday Evening Collective ~ May 18th Edition
In this addition… the transformative potential of artificial intelligence as a collaborative tool for enhancing creativity and productivity. Highlights a nostalgic music album, the rediscovery of nature for navigation, the value of grit and discipline over innate talent, and the benefits of a week-long walking challenge for health improvement. Continue reading
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Small Movement, Big Impact
A 7-day challenge to walk for 5–15 minutes after each meal. Inspired by the science of NEAT (non-exercise activity), this simple practice boosts digestion, steadies energy, and resets your mind. No pressure—just small, consistent movement. Join in and notice what changes. Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ Tim Ferris
Tim Ferris emphasizes the importance of a deliberate and unrushed approach to tasks in his reflections. He shares principles learned from a Navy SEAL, highlighting that slow and steady progress avoids mistakes and inefficiencies. Ferris redefines luxury as the ability to feel unrushed, valuing quality over quantity in life experiences. Continue reading
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Sunday Evening Collective ~ May 11th Edition
Happy Mother’s Day This post is about moments of triumph in sports and life. It highlights Brandon Vazquez’s efforts on the pitch as metaphor, reflects on a Sunday Song about redemption, recommends Rick Rubin’s insights on creativity, and encourages readers to assess the costs of their pursuits. Continue reading
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Sunday Evening Collective ~ May 4th Edition
Reflections on writing a eulogy not as a farewell, but as a motivation to shape a desired legacy. The post includes diverse recommendations, from music and literature to thoughts on AI’s impact. Ultimately, it encourages embracing curiosity and personal interests to foster growth throughout the upcoming week. Continue reading
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