Spirals and paths. How do we find the right path, how do we know we are on a path to positivity or wellbeing? Speaking to the three questions just below Peter and Todd provide our responses and discuss points which pop up along the way.
Intended topic questions:
What are the things which can disrupt the flow or routine in life?
How can we hedge against spirals which are taking us away from our intentions?
How do we break the spiral and get realigned?Mental habit / action / tool examples:
Set routines can help us keep moving in a positive way.
To acknowledge the lens of positivity, and employ it, can be useful in how we navigate life.
Instead of focusing upon the things you dislike, switch to the things you do (like) instead.
The more beaten the 'path' of habits, the more well defined they become.
Structure and routine can be very soothing and result in stability for some personalities.
Comparing oneself to a previous version can be a double edge sword.
Commitment is a key, for some, to reorientation.
Balance is extremely hard for some to achieve. Knowing the type of person you are when looking at where you'd like to be or go can be a very useful tool.
Using food to teach yourself a lesson can be a dangerous lever to pull.
When there are planned events, letting oneself off the 'hook' can offset a negative spiral.
Unplanned changes can create a rut or disruption.
Working back in incremental and intentional ways can help restore a path to stability.
A-B-C = Always Be Communicating.
In the upper left corner of the United States, is the state of Washington.
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Starting where you find yourself is often a beautiful place to begin taking action.
Peter is so positive that when thinking of his routines as they apply to his direction in life, he sees only how to keep the positive sharp, not how to get rid of those he knows are negative. This is exactly the opposite of Todd. Isn't that interesting?
There was a time when cookies "spoke" to Peter. They had a deep conversation one afternoon and invited milk.
Mike Hathorne is good at cutting hair.
Magical sounds can be heard around 34:30. From whence they came, a true mystery.
Sometimes insults can be appreciated.
"Fans and cats, but not fans of cats."
"I don't call it age; I call it experience."
"If I don't hold myself accountable, I don't feel that good about myself."
"Why are you trying to balance something which you know has been historically un-balanceable."
"I find myself beating myself up about achieving balance, because I don't understand why a balance needs to exist."
"Is the best way to get out of a rut, not to fall in at all?"
"I really appreciate your thoughts and insults."
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