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April 20, 2022March 2, 2022

Can you waste your life?

Hello, and welcome to the Thoughts that Bind. If you’ve been following us for a while, then welcome back!

Today, we’re going to be talking about a very important question. And while I think it’s important to mention that it has no specific correct answer, there are very many points to be discussed when thinking this over. So remember as you’re reading, this conversation is one of nuance and opinion, not of objective correctness. With that in mind, let’s dig in.

March 5, 2022March 13, 2022

Writing/Cleaning + MissBekah’s Growth/Change + Pod19: Covid + Books

Hello and welcome to the Thoughts that Bind! And if you’ve been around here for a while, welcome back! Today, we’re doing something a little bit different. So let’s get into it, shall we?

January 26, 2022December 6, 2022

Why being “for” something is good for you

I’ve heard some references to Mother Theresa over the years about how if you want to make a change in the world, you need to stop putting your efforts into what you’re against and start putting efforts and energy into what you’re for. (Or something to that effect.) And while I don’t put her up on a pedestal as the best example of a “good human”, I definitely think she had a point there.

January 12, 2022December 15, 2021

The importance of being a student of life

December 15, 2021November 27, 2021

Learning the stories to navigate the world

Hello, and welcome back to the Thoughts that Bind. We talk so much about our thoughts on this site, as you can probably imagine. But I feel we don’t talk nearly enough about where they come from. And so today, I want to talk about stories. Because these stories have a tendency to make up who we are, or who we might think we are. So let’s get into it.

December 1, 2021January 23, 2022

How to find fulfillment

Over the years we’ve talked about being a good person, being honest, and making and keeping our personal boundaries. And I suppose this conversation is an offshoot of that—nothing groundbreaking. But I still want to talk about it, because I’m starting to realize more and more just how important it really is.

October 22, 2021October 21, 2021

How to get yourself to read more

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Thoughts that Bind. I’ve been reading a lot more lately, and that’s made me reflect on all the times in my life when I was reading vs. when I simply couldn’t manage. So let’s decode that, and take a look at how you might be able to get yourself reading more, too.

September 8, 2021August 30, 2021

How to leave a legacy

If you’re someone who’s deeply passionate and invested in your life, you’ve probably thought about legacy a lot over the years. And yet, we’ve hardly ever discussed the topic on this site. So let’s break that silence, shall we?

August 25, 2021August 9, 2021

Embracing change in others (and yourself)

Lately I’ve been noticing a lot of change around me, in the world and within people that I know and care about. Some of it’s positive, and some I may be inclined to classify as negative, but if I’m being honest, most of it’s just neutral. And of course, as with most things that are just neutral, there is a lot to be examined. So let’s jump in and talk about it!

August 18, 2021August 9, 2021

4 Different ways of meditating that are actually quite simple

I’ve been meditating for a few years now, and I guess you could say I’ve fallen into certain habits. I don’t do it the same every time, but here are four ways that I’ve tried that work for me.