Category Archives: awareness

Exploring the Heart, Part 2

Posted on May 18, 2024 by terryshen

  I enjoy being free. It’s a feeling brought home to me after I retired from thirty-three years of working. Not only I obtained financial independence, a host of other opportunities opened up: time, space, relationship, hobby, etc. In other … Continue reading →

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Emotions Dissected

Posted on May 16, 2024 by terryshen

  We human beings have complex emotions – 27 distinct and over 3000 in combinations.  How to navigate through and deal effectively with such complex web of states is a daunting task. And yet we all face it on a … Continue reading →

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Eyes On the Ball

Posted on May 15, 2024 by terryshen

  In sports, eyes on the ball is a common phrase used to maintain focus. Because scoring is based on the ball crossing a predefined goal-plane. Whether it’s into the end zone as in football, through the hoop like in … Continue reading →

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I Used To Know

Posted on May 14, 2024 by terryshen

  Before, when I heard someone says “I’ve forgotten more than you know”, I inutitively took the person to be old – way older than me. But that statement seems to ring true more nowaday  as I become that old … Continue reading →

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We Need Each Other

Posted on May 13, 2024 by terryshen

  As human beings, our most important instinct is survival. It is ingrained in our DNA. To that end, we need each other to, for instance, gather foods, build shelter, share companionship, and more. This is true even today. And … Continue reading →

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Reblog: To Protect Your Energy . . .

Posted on May 11, 2024 by terryshen

Came scross the below post and thought it’s worth sharing. To me, it addresses self compassion which is a precondition for compassion towards others. # # # # It’s okay to cancel a commitment. It’s okay to not answer a … Continue reading →

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Falling Unintentionally

Posted on May 10, 2024 by terryshen

  Falling unintentionally – the reality hit that I’m not in control. At least, not in that moment. Arms reaching desperately to the nearest object, person, wall, or whatever I could grab to save my life. A hopeless and helpless … Continue reading →

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Waiting to End?

Posted on May 9, 2024 by terryshen

  Time drags on painfully slow, seems to stood still. When will this end?  Whether in a dentist chair, a boring lecture, or an unhealthy relationship, the feeling is never pleasant. But here is what can make a difference, instead … Continue reading →

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Hottest April On Record

Posted on May 8, 2024 by terryshen

  The writing is on the wall: climate change is here to stay. Last month was the hottest month on record. An headline unfortunately is becoming all too common. Pretty soon it will be the hottest year (in 12 consecutive … Continue reading →

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On Writing, Part 2

Posted on May 7, 2024 by terryshen

  Writing is organized thinking on behalf of persuasion. ~ Seth Godin I blog daily. So Godin’s point about writing hits home with me. The process roughly goes like this: first was an idea – something caught my attention that … Continue reading →

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