Today's moment is a random one that brought a big smile to my face.
My CD came over to my desk and dropped off a 1/4 of a freshly cut avocado that had been lightly juice with a fresh lime. I know he could have eaten it all, but he wanted to share.landed on my desk.
What a delightful, unexpected treat.
Bangarang!
Moments being surprised by a co-worker.
Moments enjoying fresh foods.
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Monday, March 3, 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014
Moments D655: Debatable
I've never been good at debates. Some of those closest to me may disagree. Come to think of it, they may even vehemently disagree with that point.
So let me clarify. Organized debates. Debates with high stakes, be it high emotion, high passion, or simply leading towards an important outcome. Nerves would get the best of me.
Tonight, I watch part of the Bill Nye and Ken Ham debate. Science vs. Genesis. Wow. Talk about high stakes.
It was fascinating to watch to diametrically opposed positions walk through their points to support their positions. It was even more fascinating to watch them counter-point their opponents points.
I surprised myself watching this debate. First and foremost, I found myself open minded enough to really listen and pay attention to Ken Ham's points. Secondly, I actually found myself giving a few nods to Ken Ham's points than I had ever expected. He was an eloquent speaker and though he sounded defensive more often than not, he had a true path.
Bill Nye was brilliant. In front of a room of opponents to his view, he walked through his science of life against the most extraordinary claims made by Ken Ham's model of life.
It's an incredible debate. Watch it. Talk about it. Grow from it.
Moments knowing you've grown by experiencing something new.
Moments knowing you should share this experience to help others to grow too.
So let me clarify. Organized debates. Debates with high stakes, be it high emotion, high passion, or simply leading towards an important outcome. Nerves would get the best of me.
Tonight, I watch part of the Bill Nye and Ken Ham debate. Science vs. Genesis. Wow. Talk about high stakes.
It was fascinating to watch to diametrically opposed positions walk through their points to support their positions. It was even more fascinating to watch them counter-point their opponents points.
I surprised myself watching this debate. First and foremost, I found myself open minded enough to really listen and pay attention to Ken Ham's points. Secondly, I actually found myself giving a few nods to Ken Ham's points than I had ever expected. He was an eloquent speaker and though he sounded defensive more often than not, he had a true path.
Bill Nye was brilliant. In front of a room of opponents to his view, he walked through his science of life against the most extraordinary claims made by Ken Ham's model of life.
It's an incredible debate. Watch it. Talk about it. Grow from it.
Moments knowing you've grown by experiencing something new.
Moments knowing you should share this experience to help others to grow too.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Moments D621: Purple Slivers
I spent most of the day on my own today running an errand and otherwise reading the day away. A pretty chill day.
I dropped off my broken phone at a repair place first thing this morning, (yes, I had to drive that Big ol' Truck again!), I spent some time in the bed of the truck soaking up the sun, I finished off my book and then drove back to the repair place to pick up my fixed phone.
And when I arrived home, the sun was just lost behind the mountains already and the sky was my favourite colour. And there, in that pretty purple sky was a pretty sliver of moon.
I paused and soaked it in. I couldn't help but share this one out. What a beautiful way to end the day.
Moments seeing your favourite colour as the backdrop to your favourite natural icon.
Moments pausing to take it all in and then sharing it all out.
I dropped off my broken phone at a repair place first thing this morning, (yes, I had to drive that Big ol' Truck again!), I spent some time in the bed of the truck soaking up the sun, I finished off my book and then drove back to the repair place to pick up my fixed phone.
And when I arrived home, the sun was just lost behind the mountains already and the sky was my favourite colour. And there, in that pretty purple sky was a pretty sliver of moon.
I paused and soaked it in. I couldn't help but share this one out. What a beautiful way to end the day.
Moments seeing your favourite colour as the backdrop to your favourite natural icon.
Moments pausing to take it all in and then sharing it all out.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Moments D568: More Poppies
Today I decided to wear my poppy into work again. As I pinned it on me this morning, I wondered why we didn't take more time to remember those who perished for us, for those that continue to fight in our name. As I wake from a warm, dry bed, I wonder how those serving today aren't likely as fortunate. As I look to my day ahead, drudging through the daily mundane task list, I think of them drudging through their days fighting for peace and freedom.
And so, today, I decided that November (yes the entire month) was going to be a month of remembering our protectors.
As a side bar, because I'm feeling a touch philosophical: Do I wish we could abolish war? Yes, of course! Unfortunately I'm not so naive. I think we would all like to believe we can be humanitarian, share, and love one another in one big community watching out for one another. If only life were that simple. Simple it is not.
We live in a society that thrives on power and ownership. A world where there are many different beliefs in how to achieve either, or, or both. Naturally there is a clash of beliefs, a clash of wants, and sometimes an actual clash of needs. I've seen enough apocalyptic and zombie movies to know that when push comes to shove, when someone comes to steal your way of life, you need to protect it. Think about it. What are your choices? Give it away (and perish) or protect it (fight to keep it). When someone is in dire need of something (and sometimes people are foolish enough to believe that their wants are needs), they will not stop until they either get what they want, or they are stopped. Dark? I suppose. I think it's just reality.
All that being said, do I think we can slowly find better ways of sharing than the world we currently live in? To ease those extreme moments of clashing? You better believe I do. Everyday I chip away at that. Everyday I try to find a special moment with people in my life to share with them. Family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. I share. I share my bizarre ideas of spreading light and positive energy. I have (and will continue) to share my knowledge, my love, my patience, my food, my shelter, hell, my finances with many. I will, at least I hope I will, always continue to do so because I believe that in sharing, we create a society of trust and love.
But I have learned, especially over the past year, that not all are deserving of trust and love. Sometimes people will take advantage of you. Sometimes they are malicious about it, in their search for power or ownership, sometimes it comes naturally and subconsciously. Either way, no matter what the intent, the process is the same: they manipulate and take advantage of you for their own benefit. This conniving, it's like someone trying to steal something you need away from you. I am stronger now, and I recognize the manipulation more easily and I now choose to stand and protect myself from those people instead of being plundered.
Wow. What a long winded way of me saying: I think today, more than ever I can extrapolate from my experiences and see the reasoning behind armies and war.
So today, I wore my poppy into work again.
Not five minutes after I was sitting at my desk and Arizona asked me why I was still wearing my poppy. I told her that I was going to remember our protectors all November. She smiled, clapped her hands and told me she was going to wear her poppy into work tomorrow as well.
New tradition started? Maybe. Either way, that moment made me smile.
Moments pushing the limits and connecting dots.
Moments inspiring others.
And so, today, I decided that November (yes the entire month) was going to be a month of remembering our protectors.
As a side bar, because I'm feeling a touch philosophical: Do I wish we could abolish war? Yes, of course! Unfortunately I'm not so naive. I think we would all like to believe we can be humanitarian, share, and love one another in one big community watching out for one another. If only life were that simple. Simple it is not.
We live in a society that thrives on power and ownership. A world where there are many different beliefs in how to achieve either, or, or both. Naturally there is a clash of beliefs, a clash of wants, and sometimes an actual clash of needs. I've seen enough apocalyptic and zombie movies to know that when push comes to shove, when someone comes to steal your way of life, you need to protect it. Think about it. What are your choices? Give it away (and perish) or protect it (fight to keep it). When someone is in dire need of something (and sometimes people are foolish enough to believe that their wants are needs), they will not stop until they either get what they want, or they are stopped. Dark? I suppose. I think it's just reality.
But I have learned, especially over the past year, that not all are deserving of trust and love. Sometimes people will take advantage of you. Sometimes they are malicious about it, in their search for power or ownership, sometimes it comes naturally and subconsciously. Either way, no matter what the intent, the process is the same: they manipulate and take advantage of you for their own benefit. This conniving, it's like someone trying to steal something you need away from you. I am stronger now, and I recognize the manipulation more easily and I now choose to stand and protect myself from those people instead of being plundered.
Wow. What a long winded way of me saying: I think today, more than ever I can extrapolate from my experiences and see the reasoning behind armies and war.
So today, I wore my poppy into work again.
Not five minutes after I was sitting at my desk and Arizona asked me why I was still wearing my poppy. I told her that I was going to remember our protectors all November. She smiled, clapped her hands and told me she was going to wear her poppy into work tomorrow as well.
New tradition started? Maybe. Either way, that moment made me smile.
Moments pushing the limits and connecting dots.
Moments inspiring others.
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