Motion Sickness Friday
you can handle whatever comes...
Meat
“Thinking will not overcome fear, but action will. The man who sits and argues with his anxieties gives them the advantage of home ground; they grow taller in the echo chamber of his own mind. But the moment he rises and does the next duty in front of him, fear finds itself dragged out into the daylight, where it is smaller than it sounded in the dark.”
W. Clement Stone, 1971, The Success System That Never Fails
Bread
“Be not afraid of sudden fear, nor of the power of the wicked falling upon thee. For the Lord will be at thy side, and will keep thy foot that thou be not taken. For the Lord will be thy confidence, and will keep thy foot from the snare.” Proverbs 3:25‑26 Douay-Rheims 1889
Condiments
I heard somewhere: Anxiety is the worry that we will not be able to handle what comes into our path. I am guilty of this. The idea of this week is to move and act, and by doing so, eliminate the fears that keep us from moving. The symptom is also the antidote. Feel paralyzed by your emotions and fears? Move to move and keep moving…let the chips fall. You can deal with anything that comes.
Bento
Morning Snack: Raspberry Oatmeal Bar. Chobani Mango Yogurt.
Lunch: Salami, Muenster, Nancy’s Hot Mustard and Helmman’s Sandwich on Fresh Sourdough. Fresh Blueberries and Strawberries. Hard Cooked Eggs
Afternoon Snack: Peanut Butter Pretzel Nugs. Salted Pistachios. Bell Peppers and Celery with Hummus.
Something Sweet: as if I’m not sweet enough…
For the ride: Comfort Coffee Tap Water with Firecracker Hydrator.
Eye Candy
I’m selling digital downloads now. I think of them as little office reminders. This 16x20 print can be purchased for 12.00. Download it, print it, send it to your local printer or upload to one of the numerous online services. Use it as wallpaper or screen saver. Whatever you feel…
you can get it now, here:
Come Along
Jason Keusch: Ex-chef, abstract artist, happy husband
Work always eats the good ones. Meaningless buzzwords. Silos. Clumsy tech. Weak bosses. More work, less help, no time. I started packing my wife a bento every day to make sure she ate at work. She needed little wins, a little time to herself and a small act of support from home.
After six months, in became a little something more.
I want to give you the same thing: a moment they can’t steal, truth you can stand on, and something pretty to look at.
Monday–Friday 8am: 1 bento, 1 verse, 1 quote, 1 artwork.
(Note: none of the examples used to illustrate the hardship of today’s work environment are in any way direct observations of my wife’s coworkers, bosses or employees. So, if you’re one of them: this is for your wellness too!)
