I am not sure I have anything to say today. The week was an emotional one especially since I didn't rest much last weekend. Today I worked in the yard and pulled what seemed like a million weeds. It is still pretty hot here but the breeze was nice. I really like the physical part of yard work since most everything in my life is mostly mental. I have been having problems with my eyes and having to go to bed early just to rest them.
I watched the new Bill Gates series on Netflix last night. The work he and Melinda"s foundation is doing is incredible. He seems like a nice person and in one interview he admitted to his arrogance in the early years. I thought if anyone should be arrogant it should be him he changed our world in ways that we will never fully appreciate.
Not a surprise but he is a constant reader and carries a huge canvas bag full of books wherever he goes. He also since the 90's has taken think weeks. This is where he takes his books and goes to a super tiny house overlooking the water and thinks. Organizes his notes from all the reading and comes out with a plan.
I really like that idea and feel we don't appreciate the value of just gathering our thoughts. I feel guilty for not have a plan every day or if I am not accomplishing something. Like today I am tired but resting doesn't really seem to be what I need. I need to recharge but I am not sure how. This series is really worth watching. In the end I am sure a man like Bill will feel he didn't do enough which is sad.
I think the closest we can get to the think week would be daily meditation. Just sitting being comfortable doing nothing watching our thoughts go by without reacting. I think I will try that now.
Thank you for your posts. I always come away from your thoughts with something to think deeply about. Also, as it's my birthday month too, I look forward to your annual reflections about it.
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