Go look at the source material. Do not allow someone else to give their opinion as fact. As tempting as it might be to accept that version of events, it’s not a good idea.
Sure it would be quicker. But it won’t be as accurate or informative.
Go to the source first.
For some, they paid the ultimate price.
Many take it for granted.
There are also many that have, lucky for them, never even thought about it. They’ve never had too.
Elon Musk is attempting to buy Twitter for $43bn as a proxy for free speech. He is a purist. He seems to believe everyone can have a voice and people should not be censored. Why not?
The Twitter Board doesn’t like it. They rejected the offer. What exactly they didn’t like is hard to tell. That they will likely lose their jobs? That they will lose their power to control who speaks and what they can say? Or that they think, despite a failing business model, they can turn this company around and make it great again.
Get the popcorn, this is interesting.
I love a sauna. Always have. These were mainly après-ski activities as a kid and teen.
These later became part of an annual spa tradition my wife and I indulge in. 10 minutes hot, then 1 minute cold. Repeat a few times. Shower. Dry off in the warm air on a lounger or hammock, in front of a crackling fire. Then read and drift off to sleep.
It’s amazing. Swimming in the river is nice too. Contact me for location details if you like. Two days and you’re a new person. Indulge.
These can be most enjoyable.
Skiing and snowboarding are enjoyed by just 135 million people in the world. That’s only 1.7% of the global population.
If you’ve never tried it, consider it. It’s exercise in the fresh air with gorgeous scenery and it’s a lot of fun!
It’s always great to spend time with friends. Particularly friends who want good things for you and encourage you. Our property group is very much like that. A good group of friends.
Do you have a favourite coffee shop, book or tv show right now? Do you tell others about them? Have you even tried to get other people to go to your coffee shop, read that book or watch that tv show?
On one level, there is personal enjoyment of something special to you that you value highly. Expressing your enjoyment of it is another level. Trying to recruit people over to experience it too, while perhaps good intentioned, is a whole other level.
Now these three levels continually play out in society. There is a natural play between the levels by each person at different times. Sometimes, you’ll decide it isn’t worth thinking about any further. Other times you will try very hard to recruit people to your team, view, group or tribe.
An obvious one would be politics. Some people enjoy their preferred party or candidate. Others want to have a sign on their lawn or talk about their preference in the pub. Finally, some people, for some elections, will try to sway others to vote for their preferred party by going door to door, paying for commercials, or hosting events for them.
Consider all of your group associations. You have many. On every topic there is one to be found. Politics, race and gender seem to get emotions racing today. However, people group themselves by so many things like enjoyment of marmite, beer v wine drinkers, movies v books, etc. Oh, and sports teams!
Some people can get exceptionally animated about their group and dislike people in another group. Yet, when the topic changes and they find themselves in the same new group as their sworn enemy, they become friendly. It all depends on the value hierarchy of the group in question in that moment. Fascinating.
My son, Ryker, won his England Hockey T2 Cup final on Sunday 3rd April. In a thrilling match in Reading, they played against a challenging side from Alderley Edge, based south of Manchester.
It was exciting to watch. There was constant pressure and some end to end break outs which threatened to adjust the nil nil score line. A fortunate short corner goal later in the first half put our Teddington boys up 1-0 going into half time.
A couple of quicker goals after the half put the score to 3-0 but the lads from Alderley Edge answered with one of their own which really energised them. It was very tense from that moment with many chances at both ends.
The final whistle brought relief as the score remained 3-1 and the thrill of winning the final enveloped the team. That thrill of winning is so palpable. A mix of excitement, relief, pride and exhilaration are a heady brew.
Whether it is for a country level final or a pick up game with friends, winning is a nice feeling. As a parent, I am delighted for him and proud of how hard he has worked to be a worthy member of the team. I was also proud of the whole team, and their coaches, for their teamwork and sportsmanship.
The thrill and pride that come with winning are very personal. How we display these can elicit some strong opinions. Enjoy the moment though for it may be a long time coming again, if ever. Enjoy.
For more on this match and other age group national finals in England, head to https://www.englandhockey.co.uk/24-winners-crowned-in-england-hockey-junior-club-championships-finals
It helps to have structure in your life. Sometimes it is nice to go with the flow for a short time, like when you are on a relaxed holiday. However, if you are flowing to long, you can easily be swept down river.
Having a bedtime, a get up time, daily rituals and immovable items in your diary are all good to have.
On the farm, there was the milking of the cows at 5am and 5pm. Everything else worked around that. Those were the 2 big rocks in our goal jar.
If you don’t have some clear structure, life can pass you by. You’ll get caught up on distractions. Get some structure in your life, if you are lacking some.
Growing up on a farm, this made a lot of sense. You had to work on sunny days. Now that I am no longer on a farm, this means something a little different to me.
It means work while you can. Work while you have the health and ability. While conditions are good, make the most of them.
Because on actual sunny days, I like to watch my kids play, stroll with my wife, go for a run, or have a siesta under a shady tree. Sometimes even drink a cold beverage.
Words and phrases can mean different things to different people or even the same people but in different circumstances.
Do the work, or go and play, while you can.
