Motion Sickness Tuesday
courage to overcome little limiting nagging emotions
Meat
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than one’s fear. The timid presume it is lack of fear that allows the brave to act when the timid do not. But to take action when one is not afraid is easy. To refrain when afraid is also easy. To take action regardless of fear is brave.”
Ambrose Redmoon, 1991, Gagaku & Other Delights (essay)
Bread
“Fear not, for I am with thee: turn not aside, for I am thy God: I have strengthened thee, and have helped thee, and the right hand of my just one hath upheld thee. Behold all that fight against thee, shall be confounded and ashamed: they shall be as nothing, and shall perish. Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find the men that rebel against thee: they shall be as if they were not, and the men that war against thee shall be as a thing consumed.”
Isaias 41:10‑12 Douay-Rheims 1889
Condiments
The quote and the verse today seem to be what to do when you’re faced with huge adversity. Dramatic Situations. But, what if we could show little courages 50 times a day? Courage to say the small unpopular truth? Courage to move toward a goal by doing a little bitty step when you don’t have time to do the whole thing. The courage to say to our emotions: You can’t stop me from doing it, anyway. Emotions are like cake decorations. Cake starts to suck when the icing becomes the main character…
Bento
Morning Snack: belVita Oatmeal Bar. Chobani Mango Yogurt.
Lunch: Roasted Squash Casserole with Taco Meat and Monterey Jack in Crock. Celery, Carrots and Pita with Hummus. Blueberries and Strawberries.
Afternoon Snack: Magic Stuffed Pretzels with Peanut Butter. Honey Roasted Peanuts.
Something Sweet: Sourdough Waffle Sandwiches with Maple Cream and Maple Syrup to Dip.
For the ride: Comfort Coffee Middle Roast. Tap Water with Wild Berry Hydrator.
Eye Candy
This is my u-SHIP driver with proof of delivery of this baby to Denver Colorado last night. Guardian No. 4
for more artwork from Jason Keusch, see link below.
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!)
