I watched the pilot for Superstore today. Looks to be a fun, feel-good show. Need such shows to wind down the hectic days with. đ„
It was around three years ago that I had recorded the first episode of a microcast. Now that I am back on the premium plan on Micro.blog, do I want to record and hear my voice again? More than that, can I keep up? Nope, I hear?
Every time I feel agitated or uncomfortable or frustrated, I pause and go on with my 5-deep-breaths routine. I have been doing this a lot lately. Such have been the days.
Based on our research and findings, we assess this to be one of the most technically sophisticated exploits we’ve ever seen, further demonstrating that the capabilities NSO provides rival those previously thought to be accessible to only a handful of nation states.
The last Sunday was pretty productive. I finished writing a personal story that I have been meaning to pen for some time now. I wasnât sure before what story I wanted to tell. I also published the next video with my daughter. The feedback to both has been encouraging. Yay!
I’m pretty sure the “fediverse” refers to the federated social network that is Mastodon (where every node typically serves many people), whereas the IndieWeb instead focuses on a decentralized, not federated, social network where every actor controls their own node
Liked a tweet by Pelle Wessman
Now that there is a better support for drafts and scheduling posts in Micro.blog web interface, I canât believe it didnât exist till now. It was refreshing to hear Manton acknowledhe the same during Micro Monday. That said, I wish I could directly schedule a post from the web editor rather than saving as draft followed by schedule, as it is now.
I recently cribbed about how my smartphone was becoming the pesky little distractor again. I was planning to go back into a shell, keeping the device away from me for longer durations. However, I realised I may change the way and try being mindful this time.
I was hit by this thought during my guided meditation session today, when I came across this insightful observation.
In trying to bend our will to that which is helpful, we strengthen our ego. In letting go of the things that are unhelpful, we free ourselves of our ego. Same intention. Different outcome.
We depend on our willpower to control our situation. We achieve the results but donât train our minds. As a result, we harden our habits and behaviour. What if we change our approach. What if we acknowledge the unhealthy thought. But rather than becoming more rigid, we become softer. Rather than rejecting, resisting, we let go.
Interesting. I tend to depend on my willpower to not fall for the poor habits. That hasnât worked well for me â I avoid the habits for some time, but soon am back to natural poor state. My problems with my smartphone are an example of this behaviour. So, why not accept that my device is a bugger? Be mindful of the fact that my subconscious reaches out for the device frequently. And when it does, acknowledge it and let it go.
Be mindful of the attraction, but not be burdened by willing self into resistance. Remind self of the negative outcome and detach. Can I train my mind to not fall for the attraction but ignore it naturally?
One approach is rigid, based on will, based on control. Other approach is based on awareness. Recognising the thoughts that are helpful and engaging with them. Recognising the thoughts that are unhelpful and letting them go.
I have no idea if this would work for me. Who do I trust more, my willpower or my ability to be mindful? I have seen my willpower falter. Maybe I should give mindfulness a try this time. Thatâs what I have decided to do.
It is reports like these that convinces me we are getting surrounded by mindless robots. To add to that, we are screwing with the nature too. So, there would be soon no one we can depend on. Sigh!
For hours, as word of the coming storm spread, as many as 15 workers beseeched managers to let them take shelter at their own homes, only to have their requests rebuffed.
After all the festivities, my daughter was back with an idea for her next video. As usual, she was ready with all that she wanted to talk about. We recorded on Sunday, and first thing she said was, âI had a lot of fun, dadâ. And it shows â the new video premiered this week.
