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Quiet? Solitude?

Why is quiet solitude such an elusive goal? Is it a popular or desired objective for many? Is the pursuit of quiet and solitude worthwhile or something to avoid? How can someone benefit from solitude and from silence?

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TEAMWORK? Hockey?

What makes team sports so intriguing to participants and fans? Are people drawn to the excitement of great competition? Do they appreciate the teamwork that is often displayed? Is the dual influence of competition and cooperation exhibited in team sports a lesson for all of us, in our own lives? Is it only about winning and losing, as hyped so much by the media? In actuality, are their more values demonstrated and more lessons to be learned?

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Multitasking?

What is multi-tasking? Is it possible to do two or more things at once? Is it possible do them effectively? Is multi-tasking a skill that can be learned? Is it worth learning?

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Got it?

What does it mean, when someone says, “I got it”? Does that mean I know how and am capable of doing it? Rather, could it mean, “leave me alone I can do this”? Maybe, I do not want your help? Is this not something we learn to say as we strive for independence, at a young age?

NOW? (Again)

Now is the present moment. Or is it? Can I affect anything that is not here now? Is the present moment a finite entity or is it infinite?

Gratitude?

Gratitude? Could there be a better word upon which to reflect during this holiday season? As we celebrate with friends and family, as we consider our wishes and goals for next year, do we not become aware of our gifts and blessings? Is this a great opportunity to be grateful for who we are, for what we have and for our lives?

What is IMPORTANT?

What is important now? Why is it important? Is what is important now, different from what “used to be” important? How do we decide what is important?

SHARE WITH YOUR YOUNGER SELF?

What would you want to share with an earlier version of yourself? What would be your approach? Would you share the wisdom of your years, advice from what you have learned, encouragement or what? Can you remember what you wanted or needed at various times in your life?

Questions REVISITED?

Do questions excite you? Questions are still the focus, as this blog, the 100th Opening Your Mind blog, is posted? Questions that inspire further thought and self-reflection are the goal. Superficial answers and blue-print explanations are not!

Surprise?

Were you surprised today? Why? How? What surprised you? Was it a positive surprise? How do you determine that it was or was not positive?
If we eliminate serious bad news or catastrophic events, do you generally like surprises? Do you generally dislike surprises?