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“Money.”

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What are some life hacks that you practice?

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Life hacks?  

Who comes up with this terminology?  Sorry folks.  Kinda cranky. Should have engaged in some affect labeling.  Been a long, productive day.  We won! And I just sat down. 

Not sure if my offerings actually fit the definition of a hack. That is sort of French to me.  Well, if that is the case, then hack would be “pirater”.  Argh.  Wasn’t expecting that mateys. I can be such a treasure sometimes.  Now where did I put my distraction dump….

These are about as close as I get to hacking. A handful or maybe one and a half, if you want to call them that, in no particular order.  Really hoped I could work “looks maxxing” into this.  Alas, the closest I came was “look, Maxine. ” 

How the brain dump turned out?

Make the bed.

Put your shoes away. 

Hang up your coat.

Fold the laundry.

Leave it better than how you found it.

Open it? Close it. 

Make a mess? Clean it up. 

Turn it on? Turn it off. 

Empty it?  Refill it. (closest I come to being a content creator.)

Use it up? Replace it. 

Wash the dishes. 

All those tiny bits of self-discipline enable me to make the most of each day.  And their off-spring, how I combine similar tasks so I can be one and done, makes things move even quicker.  

Add to that the instant gratification?  And on to cooler things? 

Makes this stoic crack a smile.  

Not “cheese”. 

“Money.” 

Boxcars!

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Do you believe in karma?

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Hope today’s effort doesn’t result in snake eyes. 

My impression is that karma seems to possess a negative conotation.  A spanking as it were for something dishonest, egotistic, prideful or out of character done before, under the radar. Perhaps it wasn’t intended as such, but it sure seems that way to me. 

I think I am more attuned to coincidence.  A fellow by the name of Albert Einstein once positied,   “Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.”

That is more in sync with where I am in life.

I am more aware of that level of His presence due to my enhanced level of being present. 

He just loves us.  

So, I am floored when out of the blue, I am put in contact with a direly needed new acquaintance, a never once considered opportunity presents itself, or a moment where I need to try and be something I have long avoided is suddenly right in front of me.  Literally just happened this morning. A connection that affirms all parties just happened to present itself.

Conversely, when I have tried to hide a dishonest thought, word or action, sure as feces, it confronts, mocks and stains me in the worst possible way.  Same with my overinflated ego and pride.  Multiple times, my balloon has developed a sorely needed slow leak and subsequent deflation, or has simply been popped.  And let me tell you, acting out of character is crapping out in the worst way. Provides ample opportunity for some serious discernment.

Whether good and bad, I see coincidence born out of love as an effort to persuade me to see who I truly am and what I am meant to be. Self absorption tends to obfuscate that perspective. But once I clear my noggin and stay put in the here and now, not directing but willingly receiving, I cannot describe the results.

Like this morning.

Maybe some see it as karma. Others, as I, coincidence.

I just feel it.

Know it.

His love either way.

Boxcars!

Not the other.

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Daily writing prompt
What’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done?
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Despite my tendencies to be very structured in certain respects, I am also enthralled by spontaneity. Perhaps because of the structure, I have more opportunity. Honestly, never really thought about that until now. So there is one example.

The word spontaneous comes from the Latin word sponte, which means “of one’s free will”. Considering how we sometimes choose to use it, perhaps He is having second thoughts on that one gift in particular. Yikes. But as usual, I digress.

This morning, I watered the last of the grass seed I laid out for this season, a few days ago. Saw the spot when I got back from getting coffee for my bride. Just did it. All the dirt and all the seed are in the lawn now. Next up? More bulbs of some sort for next spring.

Wrote what I will call a daily reflection to myself. A way I happened upon to defray some of the irritation, angst and distraction that comes my way in the things I do. Used to try and name them, but a date works just fine. Oh, and somehow I came across this font that is really appealing to me for some reason. These old peepers can read it. “Comfortaa” is the one.

I figured out how I could renovate the console my brother left me. I have tried to get it fixed, but being from the 1960’s, there isn’t a whole lot of tinkerers or parts out there to bring it up to snuff. So? I found a source for some newer electronics that I will rig to fit into that beautiful piece of furniture. I will save the guts and see if someone with more experience than I wants it for their hobby.

I guess what it really comes down to, which may seem contradictory, is that structure creates avenues for spontaneity.

Because what needs to happen has, what I want to happen, can.

Sponte exercised in a good and affirming way.

Not the other.