I’ve had writers constipation.. the literary yips. So much to write and yet for a litany of reasons I haven’t put pen to paper, or finger to keyboard. A lot has happened in the last few months. I’ve started a few articles, keen to work through a problem, but slunk away. I could claim it’s … Continue reading Constipatience
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The Dalai is a wise man. I shall be remembering these words as I continue to keep my head down, with my start up. This will be a bit of an update post, rather than an amazing-tips-for-simplification-post. Please forgive the self-indulgence, but hopefully it explains my absence and current perspective. What a few weeks... I've … Continue reading Start Down
The 10 Best Simplicity Books
When does a movement or decision strike with such force that it becomes instrumental in one's life? Is it a moment experienced personally, or one that another teaches? I've never been good at Damascene moments. Even clear indicators often have me going the wrong way (with the clarity of retrospect). I don't know when I … Continue reading The 10 Best Simplicity Books
Happy Christmas – Being Thankful & Having Time
"If you as an individual no longer found an identity from your thoughts, then you would break free of time and enter the sweetness and clarity of the timeless." -- Bernie Prior A Happy Christmas to you all. Oh, and a Happy Birthday to my Mum! Sadly, I’m not with my family this year. Instead, … Continue reading Happy Christmas – Being Thankful & Having Time
An old classic… Instantes by Jorge Luis Borges
Here's an old classic a newly engaged friend Lucy just pinged my way. You may well have seen it before, but who cares - it's still stunning. Instantes (Instants) If I were able to live my life anew, In the next I would try to commit more errors. I would not try to be so … Continue reading An old classic… Instantes by Jorge Luis Borges
Now is the time – Hafiz
Here's a great poem I read this week by Hafiz about taking time and trusting yourself. I'm flying back to the UK tonight, I'll write more from the other side - Simpletom! ___ Now is the time to know That all you do is sacred Now, why not consider A lasting truce with yourself and … Continue reading Now is the time – Hafiz
Simply stand and stare – ‘Leisure’ by WH Davies
This was sent to me by a friend Lucy, and I wanted to simply stand and share... Leisure - WH Davies What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as sheep or cows. No time to … Continue reading Simply stand and stare – ‘Leisure’ by WH Davies
Simplicity is simple
'There is no path to peace. Peace is the path.' ~ Mahatma Gandhi, "Non-Violence in Peace and War" Here's a beautiful piece by mnmlist. Please excuse me for repeating, but some things are best left as they are... Simplicity, many people think, is an end in itself But they're getting it backwards Simplicity is the … Continue reading Simplicity is simple
Enough Already – Bill Bryson
I'm away on holiday... you wouldn't know because in a world of techno-automation, you can pretend to be at your desk, even when you're underwater. Today is my 30th Birthday, and I am in Spain with a gaggle of friends. Happy Birthday to me. Here is a wonderful article about there being too much stuff … Continue reading Enough Already – Bill Bryson
Serious amusement
I've read a lot of books on spirituality, self-help, personal development and general self-do-goodery recently. I guess it's because my thirtieth birthday looms and I'm still bemused as to why I'm not yet fully enlightened. Yet the reason why I bring this up is not to give myself an anti-enlightened self-flagellation, but instead to wonder … Continue reading Serious amusement
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