It’s My Life! Is it? A blog about random musings.
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Seven ‘Ps’ to ‘Terminator’ anger. – Part One.
Rantings of an irate brown Asian passenger on a flight with a fellow passenger, Shakespeare, on whether to ‘P’ or not to ‘P.’ Not to be confused with #peegate
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To live is to love. To love is to live.
What have you learned in your life about love?
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Reactance!!!
WARNING: Do not read this post. You will not like it.
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The pain and joy of being human
Life can be ugly and beautiful all at the same time. Hope and pain, loss and joy: they all make up the human experience called life.
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Angels In Disguise
Seeking human kindness!
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I get by with a little help from my friends
I get by with a little help from my friends. But sometimes, the love of friends and family may not be enough, especially in the case of mental health. Many stigmas are still attached to mental health and taking the required help. In those times, I have found these mental health resources beneficial.
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Lent
The English word Lent is a shortened form of the Old English word lencten, meaning “spring season.”
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Gift of the gap!
In the words of Chad G. Petey, the Artificial Intelligence Prophet, “The motto of my primitive ancestors, the computers, was, Garbage In, Garbage Out, that’s GIGO, dear amigo!” Diet, Addiction, Physical, and Mental Health
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Seven ‘Ps’ to ‘Terminator’ anger. – Part Five – Grounding
When angry I am in a different space. Earth to Me! Practice Grounding!
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Cavemen Hate!
Cavemen Hate! The primitive man, much like today’s man, thinks with his penis, sorry, I meant with the lizard brain.
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Seven ‘Ps’ to ‘Terminator’ anger. – Part Six – Physical Activity
I often joke about my size, saying there is more of me to love. So, I was in for a surprise when I heard angry people store their anger in their bodies. The bigger they are, the angrier they get. So I googled it, and this is what I found.
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What’s Love Got To Do With It!
Recently, I learned something about myself. I am affectionate and have always thought it must be since I am so loving. I was in for a rude shock. I am what Erich Fromm described as superficially-affectionate, but the first one to run out of the doors when the going gets tough. I have never changed…
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Seven ‘Ps’ to ‘Terminator’ anger – Part Four – Breathe
When angry, engaging in breathing exercises before the person concerned may freak them out and diffuse the situation. But it is better to do it when alone.
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Seven ‘Ps’ to ‘Terminator’ anger. – Part Three – Pause.
The opportunity to have gelato with Stan Lee Zard comes once in a lifetime. A master and his disciple ponder on anger using Sheldon Cooper’s immortal quote.
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Seven ‘Ps’ to ‘Terminator’ anger. – Part Two – Prepare
I usually don’t lose my cool so fast if I am in a happy space; practising MBSR, prayer, acceptance, and self-care helps my mental health because, as they say, shit happens!
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The opposite of love is not hate. It is fear.
The opposite of love is not hate. It is fear. Perfect love casts out all fear.
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Love, Fear, and Hypocrisy.
I did write this piece without peace within. But “The Hound of Heaven,” had the last words: “Love and Tolerance!”
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Colaba, the top dog.
Be you. The world will adjust.
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Passion and Purpose.
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Mark Twain
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Stick in the mud!
Rule 62: “Don’t take yourself too seriously”
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Bittersweet Memories
Attachment styles: abandonment issues
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Dance like nobody’s watching
I have nothing to write. I am also feeling pressured. My last two posts got quite a few eyeballs. I feel pressured to perform and don’t do well in such conditions. But I am trying to remember my goal, press on, five minutes, in and out of season. I bask in the spotlight of appreciation. …
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Mouse traps
A wee little mouse has entered the house. No, no, I am not trying to pen a poem. We have a rat problem. This unwanted visitor crept in a few days back. No matter what we try, it has successfully escaped every mouse trap. This morning the cute fellow, I must confess he does look…
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Keep showing up.
Keep showing up. Staying till a miracle happens is good advice for life and writing.
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Easy does it.
The four rules for making a habit stick.
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If at first, you don’t succeed…
I hope to write daily, in and out of season. When inspiration strikes or when perspiration drains me of enthusiasm and motivation.
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Law of Love – First do no harm
The world we live in is complex. The social worker appears to have taken on the white man’s burden, (professional Social Work as we know it has its roots in the West), of civilizing the savages.
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Munna goes to college
Education as we know it serves a purpose, but the point he raised was whose purpose was it serving?
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My Erroneous Ways
The glory of God is a human person fully alive. We are called to be the best version of ourselves while at the same time accepting our limitations and strengths. Keeping fit body, mind and spirit is the least we can do since we are the temple of the Holy Spirit.
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Does laziness to trust make me wicked?
Faith and Trust are acts of the will. Sloth, one of the seven capital sins, can come in the way of us building a genuine trusting relationship with God.
Got any book recommendations?
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