by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 22, 2022 | Serendipity
On Smiles #2 Some people wake up and smile. I am not one of them. Still, I envy them. So, I have learned to trick myself and prompt myself to get there faster. My morning mantra is to get up and get out. Breathing the morning air, whether frigid or humid, stirs me to...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 8, 2022 | Serendipity
On Smiles #1 Are smiles connected to longevity? Imagine a really energetic, toothy, infectious smile. These are called Duchenne smiles, which Wikipedia defines like this, “A Duchenne smile involves contraction of both the zygomatic major muscle (which raises the...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 8, 2022 | Serendipity
New Experiences The cobblestone beneath your feet keeps you alert, as the smell of sweet delicacies combine with the distinct aroma of a crowd of vacationers. Relaxing and repugnant all at the same time! Since it’s July, chances are, you’re plotting a getaway or...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 2, 2022 | Spiritual Stuff
Simplicity #2 Pursuing simplicity is not simple. Life fills up with too much far too easily. Think of the desk drawer that quickly gathers all sorts of odds and ends, or that one drawer where all of the cords go never to be the right cord again. Email and phone...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 25, 2022 | Spiritual Stuff
Simplicity #1 Do you have days that seem like a whirlwind? Teetering on two wheels, out of control, fast moving days, when it seems difficult to focus and accomplish anything intentionally? Perhaps some of these ideas will help: 1. Turn your email off. Only open...
