If you could have something named after you, what would it be? In all modesty, there is nothing I would like named after me. I would instead just like to be remembered for who I am or what I was. No Names in Stone In all modesty, I must admit, No bridges, no streets, no …
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Reach for Infinity: A Poem on Ambition and Perseverance
Image generation by WordPress Ai. The poem "Reach for Infinity" is a stirring ode to ambition, perseverance, and the boundless potential of the human spirit. Hopefully, the poem encourages readers to transcend their limitations and aspire to greatness through vivid imagery and emotive language. It celebrates the indomitable spirit of those who dream and encourages …
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How has technology changed your job? I am retired and have been for over ten years, so technology has no effect on my work, because I don't! However, I lived through what to me seemed like an exponential change in the way things were done. As an engineer, I saw the demise of the drawing …
Haiku for Psalm 10.
This blog is copied from Substack @THEHIDDENDAY I thought it would be fun, interesting and educational if we discussed a Psalm in Haiku form. We will explore what it means to each of us, via the Holy Spirit. Join the study at http://www.TheHiddenDay.com and use the Study button link. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive …
Influential? Huh!
Who was your most influential teacher? Why? I went to school in the 1950s and 60s. Teachers then did not inspire, and they were hardly influential. The only thing that they were good at and that brought them pleasure was corporal punishment. In that, they excelled. So, no, none of my teachers at school were …
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What was the best compliment you've received? When someone says to me, I love your books, or I adore your poetry, or is just complimentary about my writing. http://www.josephmasonauthor.com/books Please subscribe below. Let's support each other. I always follow back. © Richard J Kirk, writing as Joseph R Mason - 2025. If you want to …
Mindfulness Tenet 5: Non-Striving – Letting Go of the Need to Achieve.
Letting go... The fifth tenet of mindfulness, Non-Striving, is about letting go of the need to achieve or attain a particular outcome. Instead of focusing on goals or results, non-striving encourages us to simply be present with whatever is happening in the moment. This principle is about embracing the present moment as it is, without …
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What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? I have never watched any film or television programme five times. If you have, then get a life! You have far too much time on your hands. Do something else, read a book, write a book, compose a poem, learn something, exercise, go …
Mindfulness – Tenet 4: Trust – Believing in Yourself and the Process
Trust. The fourth tenet of mindfulness, Trust, is about developing confidence in yourself, your intuition, and the natural flow of life. Trust involves letting go of the need to control everything and instead embracing uncertainty with faith and openness. This principle is essential for cultivating inner peace and resilience. The Nature of Distrust Distrust often …
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