These past couple of days have been troubling. Mostly because my computer went on vacation. I hope it had an enjoyable time. Maybe it was discussing with friends the way to milk diverse reactions from those who have become dependant on it. I can imagine one possible discussion...Watch the humans blow a fuse...Wow, look at his face turning all those funny colours...I wonder what will happen if we try this...Hey, this is better than watching a movie! Let's change the background picture to see how he'll react...Look out candid camera.
It was a vacation for me as well, it made my life quieter but I was filled with a sense of being disconnected from many friends whom I could normally reach via email or chat. Technology gives us many benefits but it also has a down side. It is important to adapt to technology but at the same time not to forget how to communicate & work with others when it goes on vacation.
Mittwoch, 9. April 2008
April 8th Daily Poem
Spring Vision
Sun sweeps branches
glowering warmly
in afternoon wind
(c)BJG Apr 2008
Sonntag, 6. April 2008
April 6th 2008 Daily Poem
Entertainment?
shuddering box
spills pictures
like pouring milk
(c)BJG Apr 2008
Samstag, 5. April 2008
Debunking Doubts
We all have doubts, that is a part of living. At some point in our lives it is important to face them and see what are they really? Fear? Excuses? Obstacles? Self-limiting thoughts? Safety valve? They are a combination of all these things. No one living wants to see themselves screw up or make a fool of themselves. We all want to be respected and valued for who we are. The doubts are there to tell us that we might not be doing something so brilliant or spectacular as what we think. Fear tells us that if we fail we will be worse off than before. We are afraid of losing what we have, excuses arises to lull us back into our comfort zone, making obstacles seem even more unsurmountable than before. Let's face it, if you really want something it involves risk and working for it. A gold medallist spends countless hours preparing for competition as does the person who comes in last place. They train hard and push themselves to be the best they can, but do not always come in first place. It is a good feeling when you realize that you have improved(without doping) in spite of risk of injury. In the end the Gold medallist might get more recognition, but everyone has won something from it. Pushing yourself to find your boundaries teaches you that you can get better and improve your skills. There will be always be critics, often the hardest critic is yourself especially when you do not reach your goals. Anyone can give up, you do not need a Phd to quit. Be determined, face your doubts and show them that they are mirages, that will fade with your growing self-confidence.
Health and Deadlines
Thought cannot be forced, like trying to turn a turnip into a tomato. You can try but will you get the results you want? Probably not. Looking for solutions to challenges comes with effort, and time. The key is to realize when you have reached the point of exhaustion and should pull back to give yourself a rest. Otherwise you will feel like dead wood. The time you spend in hospital recovering from not taking a break, will end up being quite long in comparison to having done so. Taking your focus away from the challenge for a while, will give you a chance to relax and free yourself from the stress. Quite often, the solutions arise during the time your focus is elsewhere. Deadlines are important, just make sure you don't end up sacrificing your health to do it.
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