Noticing the aliveness of the body feels pleasurable – and there is palpable relief when any tension is found and released. Mindfulness can be as simple as noticing the breathing.
Author: Robert Walker
Journal 2020-11-14
I’ve been writing a thought a day here for the previous few days. I will flip now to an actual pen and paper because the closeness to the handwritten words feels more personal to me.
Journal 2020-11-13
If you are truly happy, it is impossible to be petty, self-absorbed or unkind. Happiness lives in a much better place.
Journal 2020-11-12
Cats and dogs are similar, only in that they both like living with you. Cats are beautiful, elegant, magical; it feels like you are honoured if they grace you with their attention. Dogs love you – all they want is to run and play, sniff things, eat food, and most importantly: your affection.
Journal 2020-11-11
I form tears when I’m moved in any meaningful way – so if I produce them in a performance, I’m not pretending, I’m genuinely feeling what I’m doing.
Journal 2020-11-10
I add to a file any interesting little phrases that occur to me, removing them later on if used in a song or other writing; for example, I just added: “A lived life transcends its genre.”
In retrospect similar phrases may grate on the ear with cheesiness, but if I like the sentiment at the time, then it goes in.
The content is currently about 8,000 words.
Journal 2020-11-09
If you choose to share in the happiness of others, rather than compulsively dwelling on negatives, then you have happiness for free.
Journal 2020-11-08
I seem to get satisfaction out of pushing myself physically – maybe because in my mind I am subscribing to the motto “no pain, no gain”. A variation on the theme is that anything initially perceived as negative can be viewed as part of a greater improvement process.
Journal 2020-11-07
Writing a screenplay for a romance story… it’s a bit sexy!
I might develop it into a novel later, if I can make the time.
Activities
Inventions:
- Most importantly: Trendline Syncing System (TSS) – an algorithmic trading model.
- First To 7 – strategy board game.
- Also: WIBAMU Easy Accounts – simple accounting system for small businesses.
Songwriting:
Yes, many songs are online.
Other writing:
Some pieces are available but the bulk is within unfinished projects – would like to actually finish something substantial.
Singing:
Yep, lots of recordings.
Acting:
Yes, years of research and practice – looking to greatly expand this in the future by filming scenes and podcasts.
Public speaking:
I know this is a strength but haven’t pursued it yet.
Rob Walker 