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Less is more. Be concise. It’s less confusing and annoying to others. Montessori p.87. Not knowing what to expect, let things come to you, then they will pass. Sometimes they look like they’re coming, but they pass you by and don’t touch you. Overwhelm and doubt can create the Grimacing Tide from within, but taking the time to get centered is the best thing I can think of to do.  On second thought, I can first get centered and brave, to open up and face the Grimacing Tide, inside and outside. The Model of Support: “Hold my hand, look me in the eye, I have something to say that might be hard for you to hear. I’m sorry to tell you, we can’t do XYZ, there was a problem with ABC.” How to Spotlight Awesome People, LOL

Is it possible to start seeing the right way to do most things, because of a lifetime of making mistakes over and over again? Does it get easier to just flow? I just had a glimpse that it does. The Grimacing Tide doesn’t have to come from within. Or does it all come from within?  The outside is what happens, but it’s so confusing. Just Be still. Deep breaths. 

Responsibly working on what feels right, and being right about the action. Acting right. Right action. Aligned. Doing the full process. I am so practical and nuanced that I am reprioritizing all the time, but it’s making me tired. Just breathe and flow. This constant re-assessment is draining me.  From ChatGPT: In Tao Te Ching #2 (often translated differently depending on the edition), the phrase “act without presumption” points to the Taoist principle of wu wei (無為) — usually translated as “non-action” or “effortless action.” To “act without presumption” means: Do without arrogance or self-importance. Don’t assume your actions are the ultimate cause of outcomes. The Tao teaches that results arise naturally when we’re aligned with the flow of life, not when we force them through ego or pride. Act without claiming ownership. You may plant seeds, but the growth doesn’t belong to you. Lao Tzu often says the sage “acts but does not possess; accomplishes but takes no credit.” A...

I am not simple. I am aware. I am open, but as I bring in ideas, and store them, the framework within me grows. Feelings and memories get stored , my brain lies to me (so I’ve heard)- but it’s more like the brain needs to fill in gaps because there is no way it can absorb and process everything. My wife is listening to yacht rock as she gets ready for going to work today. I have the day off of work, but I have a lot of work lined up to do. I do best when I take the time to organize my thoughts into my daily structure. My daily structure is the patterns of my life that are repetitious. It starts with the  morning thoughts, then a description of my Physical Health data-namely sleep and water. Then money, then a prompt to review my reminders and calendar.Then there is space for any incoming thoughts into an Eisenhower Matrix, followed by the Mood Meter. Finally there is a Priority Indicator to line up my day. “Trust yourself to be open to God’s inspiration for your course direction, e...

Changing personality? INFP to INFJ? How? Why? Chat GPT gave me a reflective exercise to examine this possible change. When do I feel deeply moved to act? When It feels right based on my body’s energy level for the task. Before that, checking in with myself and bringing my aweareness between my eyebrows, letting all the possible actions I could do race through my mid. Sometimes using a priority indicator to help analyze and line up the priorities of the day using logistical and systems thinking, plus the algorithmic nature of the priority indicator.  On a recent decision, did I wait for inner alightnment or plan based on likely outcomes for others? Both. Knowing that my inner alignment would happen if I considered others, I constantly switch between the two, with each thought of others being processed by my feeling to see how or where there is friction. How have my habits evolved? What new responsibilities make structure feel empowering? I use structured Daily Action Plans and calen...

“I retained as the only essential, the affirmation, or, rather, the definition of Wundt, that all methods of experimental psychology may be reduced to one, namely, carefully recorded observation of the subject.” Next is the Study of Development. My grant writing professor’s briefcase. I thought he was a dork until I discovered he was a musician. The Art of carrying a briefcase. The Art of typing with only one hand. Like this word. And this word, and this word, and this letter. Each one was typed with my right hand. My right hand is my AAC hand. Or I could lie down and type. Then my body could rest and I could still work with minimal effort. Plus, it would slow down my output.  Why would i want to do that? The Art of Knowing when to speed up and when to slow down.   The art of creating an online website store using blogspot.

There is no need to rush. Frantic- trying to keep up with all of the current swirls. They can just float on by. I COULD reach out and interrupt the flow, changing a bit of this or that, and from time to time I do. I could also write about what I see, and how I see it, and from time to time I do. So I’ll keep doing my exercises, drinking water, and try to keep a pleasant disposition in the world. Not because I have to, but because it’s how I want to be.  “Someone stole the hubcaps!” “Is that right?” Then the people go about their day solving their problems. Rain in the forecast. Difficult conversations as well. Losing contact with people that were once in close swirls is coming. Gaining new people into the mix is coming too. Gain, loss, new and uncomfortable, new and comfortable, old and comfortable, old and uncomfortable. Make sense or let it stay not understood. Experience the mystery unfold. A song from yesterday: Soup from today:

This is where ignorance comes from? Well I don’t want to be ignorant, so how can I plan for the future yet enjoy the present moment? That’s not even the right question.  Warrior 3 really targets the right muscles for me. When we have missed out, we lack. Much can be said about lack. I will plan out the day, some things will happen, some things will not happen. Just like making many mini adjustments for the bathroom fan to work properly.  Bathroom fan and how I dealt with that Project has it so many analogous features to students working on schoolwork. Who knows what’s coming up? Does it matter? How much does it matter? 

What are the routines that are stable, yet keeping us stuck? Lament Ponder Avoid Get in the dirt Enjoy the conversations. Boys town “Teaching interactions” Rationale The Notes App. Amazing. Duct Work

Coastal breezes swirling. One street is cold, the next warm- on a bike you feel it all. Definitely fall. A re-vamp of routines can have unintended effects, but with the right planning and communication, these can be minimized. Nothing to be afraid of, just move through it all. Socratic Seminars Keep showing up Trina Magna

It’s a foggy, cold day, but I’m sweating from riding my bike quickly to make it to the bus stop on time. In through the nose, out through the mouth is the goal, but the nose is too small a passageway for the amount of air I need. Lights turn red so I scan the scene and pretend I’m turning right, lying to the cars. Then I jaywalk behind them and continue on my original path. I make it on time with a few minutes to spare. The driver points out a stray dog. After looking at it for a minute, I say “Scary.” He mumbles something I can’t understand but I don’t clarify, I just sit down. People might not be in alignment with my thoughts, but I don’t like dogs. They keep going and don’t back down, I don’t want this to be a therapy session though. I have more observations to make. Mornings are slowing down as I get older. Also as I ease into the day, taking things as they come and not getting too worked up. What is creeping through the fog? What will I miss? What will be revealed?  Metal and ...