Also yesterday. Rhonda, who sold us some Glacier art in Whitefish Montana last week, went the extra inch with her handwritten note on the sales receipt. She didn’t have to, nor did we expect it. That’s what makes it Magic.
Had no idea in 1983-84 that it would be two decades before we became parents. Finally becoming parents was also Magic.
Magic is when something unexpectedly surprising and delightful happens. i knew the day to stop blogging might come, but never knew if, or when.
dad
i knew the day would come, but never knew when.
Now i know.
The decision happened fast.
Definitely surprising.
Definitely unexpected.
Too early to tell if it’s delightful.
That’s the fun part of life, the adventure that the future offers.
Make no mistake, since 2009 the thought of stopping surfaced occasionally. Sometimes years between the thoughts. Sometimes weeks.
And most recently, three days ago, two days ago, yesterday, and now today.
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i have to travel. i get to teach. Ensure your get-to-do is greater than your have-to-do.
Desperate people want miracles. Seek peace. Peace is the miracle.
dad
Architect your life so that miracles are not required, not hoped for, and not expected.
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15-video: Interesting. Can’t recall ever seeing a Sand Hill Crane do this.22-second video: This, i’ve seen before.19-second video: That nagging itch, but no Benadryl spray.15-second video: It’s a double-feature. Cool!4-second video: But wait! There’s more! Nice way to end the day.
There’s a new addition to this kitchen sink display. Cheryl added the GNP “Entrance sign” magnet. We purchased it last week during our first ever GNP winter trip.
Only a person who believes they have achieved personal vibrancy is in the running to teach others how it is possible.
dad
Pontificators and practitioners are two distinctly different groups of people.
The world benefits from both.
But only a practitioner has the opportunity to become a shaman.
Insight: Only preach what you practice.
Bonus: Happy present moment.
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30-second video: i love where i live and what i do. How could you not?13-second video: Snack time. Surprise and delight time.
In theory, i’m living on a 365-day weekend.
dad
In theory, i’m living on a 365-day weekend.
Living a life you need no vacation from means you have no need for weekends either.
Weekends?
What’s a weekend?
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Writing five daily, differently-themed (mind, body, spirit, work, home) blog posts became a daily habit in 2009.
dad
“Have been subscribed to Rob Hatch’s weekly email for years. This is a rare reply to ‘social media’ posts. Today’s email he entitled “I Second That!”
I thought I’d weigh in on the topic of journaling, Jeff. Chris talked about his approach last Sunday.
I find immense value in the experience. It has helped me with everything from clearing my head at the start of my day to navigating profound grief to working through concepts and ideas.
Method? What method?”
He wrote on for additional paragraphs and finally asked, “What’s your approach to journaling?”
My reply…
Happy present moment (.hpm), Rob.
Have been faithfully reading your (and Chris’s) weekly email for years.
You both have a style that hasn’t bored me…(Seth and Hugh MacLeod are the other 2…btw, i read them for their content, not their style). Also, there’s something rare about your consistency and determination.
So you asked your audience about journalling, “What’s your approach?” Coincidently, and the only prompt compelling enough to get me to reply to you, is the 15-year milestone approaching on April Fool’s Day…
Started writing five daily, differently-themed blog posts on April Fools Day 2009. The goal was a 100-day self-imposed writer’s bootcamp. Before started, the personal record was two consecutive days.
Made it to 100 days and then discovered that stopping at 100 days seemed silly because of daily writing’s (journalling as you call it) transformational power.
On Monday year 16 starts. Five daily, differently-themed (mind, body, spirit, work, home) blog posts times 15 years is nearly 5,500 consecutive days; over 27,000 posts.
Insane.
Impossible.
Life changing.
Fun.
.hpm
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