Monthly Archives: January 2020

Confession From The Off Season

Posted on January 31, 2020 by terryshen

  Sharing is caring, as the saying goes. So here is mine. I believe in running for my health. During the marathon training which is 20 weeks out of the year, I stay pretty healthy. Thanks to the regiment of … Continue reading →

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The Feeling of Guilt

Posted on January 30, 2020 by terryshen

According to psychologist Robert Plutchik, the feeling of guilt is a blend of our primary emotions: joy and fear. Does that make sense?   Not to me, not at first blush. Guilt to me is doing something I shouldn’t or doing … Continue reading →

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UK – Rough Road Ahead

Posted on January 29, 2020 by terryshen

  After 47 years, the United Kingdom will leave the European Union this Friday.  Also known as the Brexit. The decision and its implementation has been a struggle for the Brits for the last two and half years, after its … Continue reading →

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News And Hypes

Posted on January 28, 2020 by terryshen

Lots news and hypes that could make anyone’s head spin, let alone my pea brain.  Here are quick recaps of the top three: coronavirus, Kobe Bryant, John Bolton. The coronavirus and Kobe Bryant’s death are truly unfortunate. The former is … Continue reading →

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Fear Of Pain

Posted on January 27, 2020 by terryshen

  Is pain real?  Is emotional pain real?  What about fear of pain? Pain is real.  It is a sensation that many would avoid at all costs. So much so, the Opioid crisis in America is a proof that the epidemic … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 26 Jan 2020

Posted on January 26, 2020 by terryshen

During the winter months, one of my fears is having car problems. Who wants to be caught with car issue in the cold, right?  But that is what happened to me this week.  Fortunately I manage to dropping in on … Continue reading →

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Non-stop Exploring

Posted on January 25, 2020 by terryshen

  Curiosity and play are the two gifts we have since birth.  The two gifts that will keep on giving for a lifetime. In fact, our age should be a non-factor. But sorry to report that more often than not, … Continue reading →

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Too Much Screen Time?

Posted on January 24, 2020 by terryshen

  My phone has a feature call “screen time.”  It tracks how much time I spent on my phone every day.  Nifty metric especially for people who are analytical and interested in that kinds of data. But the thing is … Continue reading →

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Dropping In On Myself

Posted on January 23, 2020 by terryshen

  Sounds a bit spooky, isn’t it?  Dropping in on myself.  But that is exactly what I have been doing lately.  Think of it as flash meditation. In any given moment, dropping in to see how I am doing.  Any … Continue reading →

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Winter Mood (Yuk!)

Posted on January 22, 2020 by terryshen

  There are many downsides to winter.  One of the biggest negatives is the lack of connection with nature.  I like nature but not in the cold. Instead of dwell and admire the beauty of the season, I minimize my … Continue reading →

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