Motion Sickness Wednesday
don't just move...move closer
Meat
“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. Perhaps the action you take will be successful; perhaps different action or adjustments will have to follow. But any action is better than no action at all, for it breaks the spell of paralysis and teaches the heart that it is stronger than its terrors.”
Dale Carnegie, 1936, How to Win Friends and Influence People
Bread
“The night is passed, and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as in the day: not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and impurities, not in contention and envy: but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh in its concupiscences.”
Romans 13:12‑14 Douay-Rheims 1889
Condiments
My chosen field puts my mind state in constant turmoil. what to do…what to do next…what will people buy? Often, I have to ask myself: what would you do if you lost everything? My answer: make art. Trust God through Christ. That does not mean that I can wait for this to happen…or that it is all in God’s hands…it means that I have to move, act and keep going. Not only move, but move closer…
Bento
Morning Snack: belVita Oatmeal Bar. Chobani Vanilla Yogurt.
Lunch: Spinach and Arugula Salad Caprese with Feta and Balsamic Tar. Fresh Blueberries and Strawberries. Hard Cooked Eggs
Afternoon Snack: Peanut Butter Pretzel Nugs. Hersey Kisses. Salted Pistachios.
Something Sweet: Maple Cream Glazed Waffle Sandwiches with Maple Syrup.
For the ride: Comfort Coffee Tap Water with Firecracker Hydrator.
Eye Candy
I created a t-shirt design to track my effectiveness over the year. can you guess what the numbers mean?
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!)
