The quest for happiness and joy is as old as humanity itself, or possibly far, far older, depending on how much self-awareness you believe is needed to appreciate these things. Either way, it’s been kind of a long time. Which makes you wonder why we don’t already have a huge world surplus of both of … [Read more...] about The Search for Happiness and Joy 1
New Sort of Direction for Slow Dude
I’ve decided to make a few changes to Slow dude to help me refine its focus and look at particular areas in a more detailed and real way. So far, it has largely been a collection of travel, health, productivity and personal insight type posts, basically whatever was foremost in my mind when I sat … [Read more...] about New Sort of Direction for Slow Dude
So, I Like Walking in Stormy Weather…
Since writing my post about later day walking, I’ve also confirmed that I really like walking in the rain, particularly stormy type rain. But even ominously darkening skies are good. I think the main appeal of walking later in the day is the world becomes calmer and more coherent. There is basically … [Read more...] about So, I Like Walking in Stormy Weather…
What Went Right in 2017, Pt. 3 Learning
This is the final section in my review of things that went well for me in 2017. Part 1 covers health and part 2 focus, and here I plan to look at my efforts to bring a little more direction to my learning practices. Despite various attempts over the years, I’ve only started to make real progress in … [Read more...] about What Went Right in 2017, Pt. 3 Learning
What Went Right in 2017, Pt. 2 Focus
This is the second installment in my review of things that went well for me in 2017 and mostly looks at my efforts to become more focused. Part 1 covers health and part 3 learning. Together they make for a fairly long read but if you have time, and a cup of something brewed, I would suggest starting … [Read more...] about What Went Right in 2017, Pt. 2 Focus
Simple Technique for Quick Relaxation
Everyone has heard some variation on the saying “it’s the stress that’ll get you.” It is an old idea but one that is still true today, despite – or more likely because of – our modern lifestyle. Many people will tell you they thrive under pressure, and if they mean, for example, using deadlines to … [Read more...] about Simple Technique for Quick Relaxation
Later Day, Twilight and Moonlit Walks
I understand it may be a little unusual, but I love walking in the late afternoon, evening and, when possible, night. It might be an introvert thing but the light softens, the world slows and grows a little quieter and you can enjoy some sense of solitude. Being in motion outdoors is good pretty … [Read more...] about Later Day, Twilight and Moonlit Walks
Beginning Right at the Beginning…
It has been difficult to choose a topic for this first post. I had intended to write a little about Oku no Hosomichi, which is, as you may know, a travelogue by poet Matsuo Basho. Even if you’re less familiar with classical Japanese literature, you will probably understand why from its English … [Read more...] about Beginning Right at the Beginning…
