Hornet's nest

So I was stung by a bee yesterday, and it is causing an itchy and painful rash. Coincidentally, I had two nowhere conversations with two different friends. Why do I get so annoyed when someone does not agree with me? Well, I know because I am usually right (haha), but still, it leaves me with a sense of ickyness, a feeling that I have wasted my time. But hey, I have written two days in a row, let's see what other improvements I might make. Make I'll stop walking into the hornets' nests, for one.

Hello, again.

Back by popular demand. :)

Not a whole lot on my mind today. Fall is pressing in on us once again. And, while it is one of my favorite seasons, it always feels like the beginning of the end to me. Maybe it is because I celebrate another year on the planet in a few weeks. Maybe it's just the waning of the daylight and the end of another calendar year.

On an even more personal note, I am facing a lot of challenges right now, are any of you? How do you handle challenges? I think I'll do some research on this, since one of my challenges at this point is academic.

clean slate

Our days sometimes hang upon the good and/or bad news of the day.

I have been thinking lately about waking up each day with a clean slate. Don't allow focus on the past, just on the present or perhaps the immediate future. After reading Dharma Road, it reminded me of a seminar on cognitive behavioral therapy I had a few years ago. The idea that you will encounter suffering/negativity in your life, but you do not have to attach yourself to it. Place it in a "boat" and let it "float" downstream out of your life. It is very hard to do at times, but I am going to continue practicing.

This week has been a day-to-day roller coaster. My intention is too keep moving forward.

Maybe I'll even start running again. ;)