From the most basic of life processes within our cells to the largest animals on the planet, without movement there is no life. This relates to the idea discussed above of the open system. Living systems are open systems that continually exchange matter and energy with their environment. To iterate the idea from Dr. Kravitz,… Read More
Life is Movement
There is something unique to all of us, our bodies. Being married to an identical twin, I’ve come to realize that each body is unique. Our experience leads each individual down a separate path of integrating with their body, even if they start with identical DNA. Our bodies and minds are an integrated whole that… Read More
Our Butts have Power
My goal is to publish my manuscript. This blog’s intent is to present the ideas of A Valued Life, Managing the Business of You. However, I want bring the ideas to life on this blog by interspersing excerpts from the manuscript with daily experiences and reflections. In doing so, perhaps readers can relate to the… Read More
Thinking about our Roots
Root Cause is a way of thinking that allows us to continually improve complex systems with both manageable and emergent properties. It implies an ordered sequence of events. However, having worked many root cause analyses as a quality engineer, within complex and even simple systems the causal chain is not linear, direct and easy to… Read More
Dealing with One of Those Days
Over the weekend, I had one of those days. You know the kind where things just don’t work out. I love cooking and lined up a few meals to cook for the family. Breakfast was good. The family enjoyed the eggs, fresh hash browns, sausage and toast. Afterwards, I started peeling apples for some fresh… Read More
Find the Fun
There is a perception of fun, joy and contentment within the moment. Do you know it? It is where we create our vision is out of our decisions and actions. It is a state of mind where the challenge of a given situation is in line with our skill level, without anxiety, worry, apathy or… Read More
Finding the Connections
There is a sense of relationship, connectedness and nurturing within ourselves. Do you know it? It occurs within us in how we move and exist moment to moment. It arises out of our interactions with others both consciously and unconsciously. It emerges out of our reflection upon the world around and within us. Although our… Read More
Finding the Essence
There is a feeling, thought and spirit that is you. Do you know it? Within this feeling, thought and spirit is our fundamental essence which has intrinsic value, usefulness and worth. It is the root of our experience. It is the basis of our interaction, integration and interconnectivity with our universe. It is also the… Read More
Issues Arise out of not Managing Our Business.
Looking at my recent posts, I find I’ve had the opportunity to work and befriend some excellent people. However, things are not as rosy as I write it. I also work and know people who are on the other end of the spectrum. There are those who don’t manage their business and complain about what’s… Read More
Finding our Center
I was having lunch with a friend when we began discussing being aware of our center. For myself I find there’s a still point within where things simply drop away. Pain, Pleasure, worry, happiness and thoughts aren’t there. For my friend, the experience is more akin to a soft light that gives energy… Read More
Business of You 