Character Defined

“Your character is how you absorb what has happened to you; how you absorb reality; how you absorb the world. Who you choose to be in response to everything you did not choose.” Erwin McManus 

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“If you want to get warm you must stand near the fire: if you want to be wet you must get into the water. If you want joy, power, peace, eternal life, you must get close to, or even into, the thing that has them.” C.S. Lewis

Questions for February

“If no one told you what to like— what would you actually choose?” Theo Von reading an ad for Pepsi By: Gabriela Yareliz On many mornings, I listen to comedy during my commute. It helps keep the blood pressure low. The morning is always filled with weird things. Today, it was a train with bloodContinue reading “Questions for February”

Well

“Whatever you’re doing, do it well. If you’re writing a thank you note, take an extra minute to mention something beyond the typical thank you. If you’re exercising, do each set as well as you can. If you’re in conversation, really listen and don’t just wait for your turn to talk. Having high standards addsContinue reading “Well”

Some of the Week’s Favs (2.6.26)

01. Pyro Fitness “Your habits are the silent architects of your life.” Kirsty Godso’s mantra 02. THIS TEA!! Tried this tea by Natazia zu Stolberg, and I am obsessed with it. Smells like cumin but tastes like a warm hug. 03. Podcast of the Week This podcast with Emma Grede and Simon Sinek. Their conversationContinue reading “Some of the Week’s Favs (2.6.26)”

The (Unseen) Magic

“What is magic? Magic isn’t what you see, it’s what you don’t see.” Tim Grover in conversation with Andy Frisella By: Gabriela Yareliz Trains are sort of running. There is a guy standing near me downing a Celsius, and it’s not even 8:15 am. What we see about someone can tell us a lot. ThisContinue reading “The (Unseen) Magic”

Aliveness

“Civilization’s enduring commandment became: Do more. Try harder. Be better. Earn what was already yours in the first place–aliveness.” Rainier Wylde By: Gabriela Yareliz The quote above reminds me of Mary Oliver’s Wild Geese— “You do not have to be good; you do not have to walk on your knees.” There was a hilarious St.Continue reading “Aliveness”