Misc
My Mind is Mush
My mind is mush. But I’m posting something here just to keep my blogging streak alive. If I press “Publish”, it’ll have been 17 consecutive days in a row since I set out to write and publish here for 30-days Read more
mental health
Some Healing Resources to Share
The past few days, I came across some gems that I’d like to share. They’re some healing resources I’m parking here for myself to go back to if I forget. These are from a free (for a limited time) Trauma Read more
mental health
Emotions Are Just Guesses
This is what author and “one of the most cited top scientists” in psychology and neuroscience, Lisa Feldman Barrett, says in this incredible TEDx talk video that I watched earlier today. I look forward to reading her books about emotions. Read more
inspiring quotes
A Great Quote About Having the Humility, Courage and Confidence to Change Your Mind
In science it often happens that scientists say, ‘You know that’s a really good argument; my position is mistaken,’ and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do Read more
cancer
Healing Anxiety via Ketosis: The Connection Between Mental and Metabolic Health
Earlier today, I was reading to D an article I found from the recent issue of Psychology Today at our local library, titled, “Anxiety: A Metabolic Disorder?” which pointed to using the keto diet as a way to help control Read more
Sharing Bliss
I Am: A Poem Inspired by I Am A Mountain and Walk Earlier Today
I am the still of the dangling leaves in the hot sunI am the man who is old and shirtless yet runs hardI am the dirt path between the trees, edging the lakeI am the turquoise blue of Barton Springs Read more
mental health
Reminder for Future Me the Next Time I’m Frozen with Fear and Can’t Get Started: Just Starting Will Feel So Dang Good!
Have you ever put something off, and as more time passes, the more harder it is to even face the thing? Something as small as getting back to someone’s email grows into a monstrous task that has you frozen, unable Read more
inspiring quotes
The Importance of Empathy as Craft
The solution to problematic stories, both at the level of craft and at the level of human experience, is empathy. – Brandon Taylor – from article he wrote in LitHub I just finished reading. I think to be a good Read more
cancer
Some Thoughts on Managing Stress
Did you know that having your cortisol spike when stressed out can raise your insulin as much as a slice of cake can? I just learned this reading Dr. Mindy Pelz’s book, Fast Like a Girl. It’s one of the Read more
fasting for health
Do Something Enough and You’ll Start to Crave It
Do something enough times, and you’ll start to crave it. That’s what’s happening with Vipassana and strength training and workout classes, plus my favorite slow walks. And it’s happened in the past with being keto-adapted, because it FEELS so damn Read more