Random Musings
Just learned a new word tonight: phubbing. Yeah, it’s a portmanteau of “phone” and “snubbing” — when you’re sitting across from someone and instead of actually engaging with them, you’re scrolling through your phone.
I’ll be honest, I’ve been guilty of this more times than I’d like to admit. You’re in the middle of a conversation, someone’s telling you something, and that little buzz pulls your attention away. Before you know it, you’ve checked three apps and completely lost the thread of what the person was saying.
I’ve loved Winnie the Pooh since I was a baby. My Pooh doll was such a comfort to me and I still have it. Just heard Lego is making a Pooh set and I’m thrilled! I love building Lego. Already have the Gizmo from Gremlins set. This 85-piece Pooh set is mine! P.S. I also have the Acre house set!
This doodle art is amazing … I wish I could learn how to do that. For sure, it will take a lot of practice. Check it out! Link
You know how some people collect stamps or vintage records? I collect random things. It's honestly my favorite thing - shuffling through the vast web, discovering stuff I never knew existed. So here's what caught my attention lately.
Someone once said, “The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know.” Turns out that’s annoyingly true. Especially when you discover entire personality types you never knew existed.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
The hardest part is letting go of what used to work." - Apolo Ohno, Hard Pivot: Embrace Change. Find Purpose. Show Up Fully.
Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash
Found a good article that really resonated with me. Forget grand New Year’s resolutions—meaning comes from small, consistent actions. One page read, one short walk, one message sent. Those tiny tweaks add up. Worth a read if you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Read more here.
People who experience more meaning tend to report better wellbeing, lower stress and depression, and greater resilience when life becomes difficult.
24 monks walked 2,300 miles, 180 day, from Texas to DC for peace—dressed in saffron robes & often barefoot, they crossed ice & snow. One lost his leg but returned in a wheelchair. Dog Aloka (“divine light”) walked beside them. Link
“We are here for just one mission: peace for ourselves, our country, & the universe. We all believe different faiths & have different mindsets, but all religions teach how to purify our minds & become good in society. Ultimately, they teach us to return to one religion: peace, love, kindness, and compassion.” - Bhikkhu Pannakara
Drew Barrymore and I are the same age! She turns 51 on Feb 22; me in August. I always thought she was older. Remember her in ET? Adorable. In Firestarter, she was frightened and overwhelmed by her powers.
Crazy we’re the same age after watching her my whole life.