As I was trying to save this spider and her egg sacks, one broke and her babies scattered. I tried to get them all outside safely.
Spider Mistake
Jerks can be Right
Jerks can be right or wrong. Nice people can be right or wrong. Equating demeanor and ability to discern truth is narrow minded. Heck, sometimes speaking the truth demands jerky behavior, you think some normie who just walked in to the temple thought Jesus was a cool dude knocking over tables and whipping suckas?
These Lies Kill
I’m an optimist and believe in humanity’s insane ability to improve its lot.
It’s not too late for the truth. It’s not too late to reverse course on censorship and restrictions based on fear and lies.
Social media platforms are trying to shut Bret Weinstein up. He’s not going quietly and he’s a hero for freedom of speech and truth.
The lab leak theory could have been investigated and put to use in developing therapies and vaccines. For a year science was impeded by those who used it as a weapon. People died because of the censorship that has run rampant across the internet. People died because figures like Anthony Fauci knew there was credible evidence that humans had a hand in this outbreak and publicly ridiculed those who were telling the truth.
It’s not too late. If we want to end this current pathogen and prevent future outbreaks, we have to start championing freedom of speech. Not because of a piece of paper scribbled on over 200 years ago, but because we cannot see the truth when we let the powerful govern speech.
“You’re demonizing people for using the scientific method to evaluate evidence that is available to us in the world. What a terrible crime it is to teach that lesson: Thou Shall Not Use Scientific Tools.”
-Bret Weinstein
#194 – Bret Weinstein: Truth, Science, and Censorship in the Time of a Pandemic
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Totally Lovable
Shannon of Sound Body Studio called for joy in our practice on and off the yoga mat today.
My life is filled with joy, I’m blessed with it in the people around me and the things I do.
Yet, the nagging voices of unworthiness and self-criticism remain.
I recently wrote about being difficult to love. I’ve had plenty agree with that claim, but my girlfriend was quick and direct in refuting it. She reminded me how many people love me and care for me.
A strange fact popped into my head. In just over three years, I have had five women express romantic love for me. There’s curious tragedy and comedy in the years since I lost my wife, but it’s hard to deny that people find it easy to (at least) fall in love with me.
I have a big heart and I’m increasingly comfortable with sharing it. The love I share with my girlfriend is the broadest and boldest I’ve been capable of holding. It is large enough to contain love for our children and the folks who rely on us for support.
Today I will focus on the joys of my life and put my energy into those things.
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Why So Negative?
Why does my brain spend so much time and energy thinking about those who don’t appear to value my presence?
Why don’t I think about the strangers who reach out for unschool advice online and show up in-person for more connection? Or the widows who ask for lunch dates to share their stories? Or the parents who are always asking to know more about me?
Am I afraid of being ousted from the tribe? Do my fears of being alone trap me with thoughts of rejection?
I have innumerable people in my life who desire time with me, why do I seek acceptance from more? Why do I seek acceptance at all? The more authentic and unconcerned with being liked I become, the more people in my life show up passionately.
My girlfriend had to remind me that I am not “difficult to love.” An Instagram meme had to remind me that “I am not too much, I am enough.”
My life demonstrates it. I am well loved and supported by wonderful people in all my little communities.
As I discover more love in my own heart for God, myself, and others, the more love is manifested in those around me.
Tonight I will go to sleep with gratitude in my heart for the love that surrounds me.
Return to Breath
Five rounds of thirty intentional breaths with a hold after the final exhale of each round; alternating Bridge and Happy Baby yoga poses, and meditative prayers and affirmations.
I haven’t been doing it.
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Late nights with my sons, sleeping in with my girlfriend, and a purposefully lighter daytime schedule have all contributed to a full month without Wim Hof Method breathing.
I’m pushing my physical limits with more competitive soccer than ever and I could use the restorative benefits of WHM breathing and cold therapy.
So I returned to my mat outside this morning and took time to start my day off with peace and healing.
This is my daily worship; my physical, mental, and spiritual check-in; and the time that is purely for my Self.
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Woke Up Next to These Beauties
My life seems impossible. In the span of a day this woman laughed at my clowning, watched me verbally attack a government functionary, held me while I cried about my late wife, and experienced a full spectrum of intense to peaceful moments with me.
It’s not easy to love me, but she does it with passion, humor, and empathy.
Triple Bloom
Our magnolia tree is having its finest season yet.
Beautiful Night
New to the Neighborhood
On our evening ride for ice cream we met three little friends.
