“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh Reading through Tribe of Mentors, it’s been noteworthy of how many of the interviewees in the book lean on meditative practices that focus on breathing techniques. I’ve been an irregular user of Headspace over the last two […]
Category Archives: musing
Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem! Seize the day! Preached by many, practiced by few. What is not often discussed is that “Carpe diem” was only the beginning of a longer passage in Horace’s most famous of odes. The latter part of the passage offers just as much to the reader: quam minimum credula postero Loosely translated: “putting as […]
Every Day is Father's Day
Moms around the country joke that “Every day is Father’s Day”. While they are trying to jab at the notion that dads have it easy, there’s another take-away from the expression: you’re a father every day. There are no days off from the responsibility of being a great dad. Show up every day. 99% of fatherhood is just being […]
5 Years And Still Ticking
5 years ago today I said words nobody wants to ever have to speak: “Something’s really wrong, call 911.” Long story short: I’d let my diet and lifestyle get out of control. One heart attack later, I was now rocking a cardiac stent to unblock a 99% blockage. Fast forward 5 years. I feel (and […]
How to prevent ISPs from monetizing your online behaviors
The House of Representatives just passed a resolution to nullify an FCC rule which should cause concern for all Internet denizens. The FCC rule in question prevented Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from collecting information about your Internet activities and selling that data. Now, companies like Verizon, Comcast, Time Warner, and anybody who provides Internet access, can […]
Passing On Ideas
One of the toughest lessons I’m (still) learning is how to pass on an idea or opportunity. Having such a wide net of interests, ideas and opportunities come fast and frequently. Narrowing down, staying committed to, and implementing just one at a time seems almost impossible. As an example: One of my long-standing projects is to re-create the […]
The Polymath
Polymath. Generalist. Renaissance Man. Jack of all trades. Call him what you will but that guy you know with an endless list of hobbies has a unique ability to acquire new skills and knowledge. Once revered, the polymath used to be an integral part of a rapidly evolving society. Today, however, we put much more emphasis on domain […]
Be Responsibly Irresponsible
These are words to live be on most days, but especially on a day when so many celebrate with libations.
Next Level Grocery Shopping
Grocery stores are anything but “cutting edge”. They provide an extremely commoditized service. So much so, that online providers are starting to creep into their business. This forces them to provide “value-add” services which will keep shoppers coming back. One thing that’s befuddled me is why more businesses don’t ask for your email address. Not to spam […]
The Pale Blue Dot
Having just finished watching Cosmos, I’m left awestruck and humbled. Our place in the cosmos is both insignificant and yet uniquely significant. In 1990, Mr. Carl Sagan offered some perspective to all of Humanity with a single picture from 4 billion kilometers away from home: The Pale Blue Dot