📚 I thought reading was about entertainment or self-improvement. I discovered it was about taking my mind back from the algorithm and learning to focus again.
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That Time I Stopped Being a Cripple: Reclaiming Strength After Injury
The story of how I went from homebound cripple to budding athlete.
Conflict isn't always a threat: it can be a catalyst. This Field Note explores how sparring with resistance (in life, work, and politics) fuels real growth.
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August’s Books and Reflections is live! A few duds, yes – but also wisdom from Teddy Roosevelt, Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad on grief, leadership, and creative alchemy. ✨ Link in bio.
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372 days of Morning Pages changed my life. Journalling isn’t just self-reflection: it’s about becoming a person who can hold difficult truths and still move forward.
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Spinning your wheels? Discipline might not be the issue. I use Paul Graham’s Maker/Manager lens with a twist to match attention to task. Less rework, more momentum.
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Two workouts, one difference: my breathing.
Breath isn’t just background: it can be our ally or saboteur.
What happens when we stop moving on autopilot and start matching our breath to the real demands of the work?
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Getting reorganized out of my job felt like a loss - until it became relief. That space gave me clarity, creativity and a new path in entrepreneurship.
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Splitting - the urge to see things as all good or all bad - was my theme this month. Books, therapy, and even election volunteering reminded me that nuance matters more than outrage.
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What do Orwell, Brené Brown, Trevor Noah, and a time budget have in common? They all appear in this quarter's Books & Reflections - a space where I gather what I'm reading and shape meaning from the mess. For fellow readers and sensemakers.
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This winter, I read my way back to something resembling focus.
From time, voice, and attention to Jane Austen and murders on a train, Winter 2025's stack gave me more than just stories with satisfying endings - it helped me get grounded.
What's been shaping your thinking lately?
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100%! I link to our biggest Canadian book retailer (Indigo Chapters) or if it is an indie book, to the indie bookstore where I purchased it.
Resilience isn't just about how hard you can get it - its about how you bounce back. Returning to boxing taught me the power of adaptability, vulnerability and having people in my corner. These lessons apply equally to the stage as they do to the ring.
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I don't like fighting. So why do I box? Because the ring forces me to confront my fears, my anger, and myself. A journey of self-discovery, humility and growth.
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Great article! I appreciate the contrasting examples of what is and isn’t Deep POV. Really drives the point home. Thanks!
Kendrick Lamar’s GNX. It might only be 1 month old but it is amazing! “Resurrected” is sheer poetic genius.
It applies to all artists.
Thanks! That was a great article. I love discovering new bloggers.
To lighten this rainy day. Well, it's raining here in SW England. If you have sunshine, please share!
#writingcommunity #readingcommunity #poetrycommunity
How do you block the bot? I’m on Wordpress, would love to do the same.
Any good would be nice.
For Christmas I want everyone to stop calling themselves "content creators". If you write, you're a writer. If you make art, you're an artist. If you report on things, you're a journalist. Content creators fill a void, artists fill a need. Respect yourself enough to own what you actually do.
If you're on the cusp of feeling like you should do something: act, speak, engage, etc. Being open and bold with compassion and truth can make all the difference. Let's speak out 💙
"Silence is the residue of fear." - Clint Smith
Having a plane to catch is unfortunately a strong motivator. Next time I will make sure my WotW visit is mid-trip with days of downtime before and after that can be repurposed as bonus visits.
Third alternative: get hired on the spot? I considered a spontaneous career change lol.
Leaving the boat was definitely the hardest part. It wasdefinitely the bookshop where I had the highest ratio of time on premise per sqft. The next time I'm in London, I will plan to spend an entire day there.
Great map. That really brings it home.
I'm from Montreal, Canada! you?
I agree! I especially love how curious she is in her approach. She layers in so many different perspectives and considerations, while also sticking to the facts of her trauma. It’s a very effective approach.
Working through it now. Chapter 10. Things be a'moving in my life!
