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Starting Each Day With A Little Thinking...Blog Challenge Day 24
Today Natalie’s asks us about what’s important to us when we travel:
What are your travel essentials for your chosen destination(s) ?
For me, this is another easy one: a good pair of shoes and an open mind!
If you want some more information on the challenge, check out the post on day twenty-four at:
http://suitcaseentrepreneur.com/blogchallenge/blog-challenge-day24
Friction
Today we’re going to have a lesson in physics! Now don’t worry, I’m not going to make you write down any equations or challenge you to perform any experiments (except of course for the “standard” question experiment at the end of today’s post).
One of the first concepts you learn about in physics is friction. And right away they tell you there are two different friction coefficients: the coefficient of static friction and the coefficient of moving friction. For the non-techies out there, this is about the time when the eyes glaze over and/or panic ensues. Fear not, physics is the study of the common things around us and this one is “obvious”.
What physics teaches us is that when we are “static” or not moving, it takes a lot more energy to get moving than it does when we are already in motion. And of course in physics there’s a whole series of equations that describes the situation. Fortunately, in out day-to-day life, the equation is much simpler, easier to understand, and intuitive:
It’s a lot easier to continue doing something than it is to start doing something
That “equation” gives rise to a corollary that helps us to move from an equation to a concept that we can act on readily:
It takes a bit more energy to start things in motion; and, once in motion, the required energy to stay in motion is reduced.
Yes it’s hard to get started, but if we can find the energy to get moving it becomes a lot easier.
With that in mind:
Can you find a little bit of extra energy today to overcome the friction that’s getting in the way of you learning, growing, and living more fully?
As always, thanks for the time.
Blog Challenge Day 23
Today Natalie asks us to honestly assess our need/desire to be tied down versus traveling:
What’s your level of location independence and your nomadic quotient?
For me the idea of “being homeless” holds no appeal. While I’d like to embrace the concept of minimalism, there’s some “toys” of mine that I just can’t ever see giving up — my fishing tackle, golf clubs, books, bikes, a car, a nice home, etc. However, the idea of ONLY staying in one place is equally unappealing. Moving every 3-4 years my entire life has given me plenty of opportunities to experience different people, places and things; and, I’ve come to really enjoy the experience of constantly taking in something new.
The blog challenge has been about understanding yourself and determining what’s a personal targeted end state for you. For me, I’d see the ideal as:
- Having a nice home where I can always return.
- Taking a long (1-2 month) trip yearly.
- Taking a number of “mini-vacations” (i.e. 4-5 day weekends) through out the year.
- Having the freedom to travel more if and when the desire arises.
Perhaps not as exciting as Natalie’s life, but that’s not the goal is it?
If you want some more information on the challenge, check out the post on day twenty-three at:
http://suitcaseentrepreneur.com/blogchallenge/blog-challenge-day23
Irony
So the Rolling Stones provided some great insight when they shared “You can’t always get what you want”
I’m snickering a bit as I write this, finding it incredibly ironic that I start today’s post on irony with another reference to musical lyrics. Those of you that know me understand that music is far from my “thing”. Further, when the idea to blog about irony came to mind, music was not at the forefront of my mind. The line from The Stones just kind of popped in to my head. I didn’t think I just relaxed and the answer arrived. Ironic.
As any self-respecting person would do in today’s world, I Googled the above phrase to make sure I gave credit where credit is due. Now I didn’t spend a lot of time analyzing the song in depth, but a quick once over shows that they sang about irony a long time before I thought of blogging on it. There’s another line in the song provides the insight on irony:
But if you try sometimes you just might find you get what you need
And there’s the irony. Sometimes when we don’t worry about what we want and just spend the time trying we actually are rewarded with what we really need.
With that in mind:
Wouldn’t it be ironic if you found what you were looking for by stopping your search?
As always, thanks for the time.
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