Muscle Memory

I care so much more about my affect than I used to, because whatever feelings I've got going on, my kid soaks them up. For better or worse.

Imagine you're faced with a seemingly impossible challenge. Do you rise to the occasion or walk away? I think that's a decision that we can train ourselves to make.

I found $20 outside the grocery store. I picked it up without a second thought. But once I had my paws on it, what should I do - pocket it or turn it in?

Our son was born on Halloween - and we found ourselves with more tricks than we did treats this year. You know, after the day started with waterworks coming from our steamheat radiators.

Why do we tolerate bad meetings?

I recently remembered how strong of an instinct we get when forced to pick a seat in an open cafeteria. Here’s the link to the book referenced: https://www.amazon.com/How-Behavior-Spreads-Contagions-Analytical/dp/0691175314.

How will I act when something catches me off guard? Links: You can find “Meditation for high stress” with David Harshada Wagner at http://www.glo.com.

A few extra minutes showering cascades problems through the whole day. “Deciding” to just take a shorter shower is surprisingly difficult.

All marriages are fragile and vulnerable, even my own. This story about potty training was a lesson in coming back to the table, when you least feel like it.