How NOT to be a Muggle
The whole problem with Muggles, looking from the outside in, is that they don’t have magic. They’re stuck in a world without brushes that automatically wash pots, cars that fly, and the ability to petrify our friends in duels. In anticipation of the latest release, I’ve been watching the Harry Potter movies again. In the [...]
Healthy hedonism: A personal journey
A couple months ago, I knew that things had to change. You see, over years of delicious feasting and no exercise countermeasures, I’ve put on a few pounds. Enough that my BMI (body mass index) rates me as obese – and that was years ago. And I just kept going higher. Now I had reached [...]
A little bit at a time
“A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step” Sometimes – much of the time – we think we have to get it all done right now. Organize everything. Lose a billion pounds, eat only greens, cut out sugar forever. Meditate for an hour, 3 times a day, forever. Find enlightentment by midnight (and [...]
Resurrection: revive your life today
Spring is here! The first crocuses and daffodils are raising their plumes above the snow, tiny buds gather themselves to burst into life-gathering leaves, and people are beginning to go out without their coats – at least during the day. Today, Christians celebrate Jesus’ rise from the dead – an event that allows them to [...]
Go easy on yourself
Some days, nothing goes right. Nothing gets done. You feel angry or lethargic or sad. The very thought of happiness is foreign – an impostor. Everyone hates you. You can barely stand yourself. Life sucks. You can’t make decisions, do your job, or even be nice. Days like this just happen. Consider them part of the [...]
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