Posts Tagged ‘Mindfulness’
Rich Conversations: 004. John Kammer
Show notes from episode 004 of Rich Conversations with John Kammer. Answers are cut down to fit into writing format. How long have you lived in Chicago? I’ve been in the city just over six years. Lived all on the northside. I signed a sublet on Diversey and Pine Grove when I first got here.…
Read MoreDear Ricardo: Two New Habits Improved My Life
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s letters in Dear Theo, I write letters to my future self about everyday life and events to be more grateful and mindful. March 26, 2019 Dear Ricardo, As you are aware, I’ve been on a kick of self-improvement lately. I have found, among other things, that two recent…
Read MoreBook Rec: Digital Minimalism
If you’re not in Hollywood, less screen time is better. For the last six months, I haven’t worn headphones during my commutes. I began looking around me in the train car, known as the “L” in Chicago. The amount of people staring at their phones or wearing headphones alarms me. I’ve decided it’s not…
Read MoreDear Ricardo: We Need Help to Realize Dreams.
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s letters in Dear Theo, I write letters to my future self about everyday life and events. January 21, 2019 Dear Ricardo, It’s winter now. It’s fifteen degrees and half a foot of snow is on the ground. I’m enjoying it more than I thought I would. The weather encourages…
Read MoreBook Rec: Sacred Hoops
The Chicago Bulls dominated the ’90s not solely because Michael Jordan. Phil Jackson applied a philosophy and created a oneness that transcended basketball. You probably know who Phil Jackson is. He earned 11 championship rings as a coach, the most in NBA History. This post is about his book, Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons from a…
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