The Little Book of Buddhism by Georgiana-Kate Adams
I have been quite curious if Buddhism is the path for me. I don’t know that I have a religious shaped hole in me, but I certainly have many of the same beliefs that I find in Buddhism. This book helped spell out the current landscape and gave me enough information to know that this is not quite for me given some of the mysticism that accompanies Buddhism, but that does not stop me from having a greater respect and acquiring some of the tenants in my own life.
The Marginalian
In catching up on various newsletters, this caught my eye. I am still trying to figure out my footing on the Marginalian newsletter, but I am warming up to it.
The object of human communication is not the exchange of information but the exchange of understanding.
Airplane Mode
Flying home last week, I sat next to an older gentleman who had the font size very large on his phone. As the door closed on the airplane and the announcement was made to put all electronics in airplane mode, he was busy day trading on his phone. It is worth noting, that he was making quick and seemingly random transactions for stocks based at an impressive rate. He did not, however, put his phone on airplane mode.
Beautiful Downtown
I went to an event in the Old Northside area of Indianapolis. I had no idea there were so many beautiful old homes. Unfortunately, the weather was rainy or I would have taken a walk and pictures. It does make me want to explore my town more. Maybe by bike as I can easily bike downtown.
If by Rudyard Kipling
Meditaiton on an Airplane
I have been practicing meditation almost daily for the past two years. With an early morning flight and a busy day ahead of me, I decided to give meditation a try on the airplane. I had noise-cancelling headphones, so it was able to drown out the noise except for a few close by conversations. That was not enough to keep me from getting into the zone. Following my ritual of practice, I was able to get into a good state and focus on my breathing.
Old Tree with Squirrel
People Watching, as Sport
Being an introvert and working from home, I do not get out as much as I would like. There is a strange pleasure I get in watching others go about their life. Making judgments, assumptions, and even trying to figure out their lives based on visual clues. There is nothing redeeming about people watching, but I really do enjoy it and often feel a sense of emotional recharge in doing so.
Punctuality by Van Neistat
Slowing Down to run Faster by Edward Yu
Not a full book read per se, but read the first half and will slowly do the exercises in the last half over time.