You've probably heard this distinction before: human being versus human doing. We're all human beings, but we're also super busy, always doing something. So call us human doings. Yet the busyness gets overwhelming and makes you want to stop and just be. It's worth noting that 'being' and 'doing' are both verb forms and relate …
Category: Simplicity
Thoughts On Social Media
Some of my thoughts lately have dwelled on Social Media like Facebook. I often re-think my personal use of it, and I also ponder general ideas about the pros and cons of social networks in our culture. These kinds of thoughts are also prevalent in the news and other publications, which fuel my thoughts more. …
One Bathroom Is Enough
In my house, seven people share a bathroom. My wife and I, with our five sons, made a big move last year, going from two bathrooms to just one. We had been accustomed to the higher standard of two with all its convenience. At first, my brain wouldn't consider it feasible or even possible to …
