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Bird’s Eye Views
Tag Archives: inertia
Risky
I quickly skimmed my mental checklist: insulated boots, medium-weight parka, mittens-not gloves, and snow scoop. Clearing the driveway was on the agenda. I had decided to shovel the ridge of snow that forms a few feet away from the garage … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Hometown, philosophy
Tagged action, inertia, risk assessment, risk taking, risky behavior
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Taking A Detour
Everyone who drives a motor vehicle knows the beautiful feeling of inertia when cruising a smooth, well-designed highway. The conditions seem perfect–light traffic, lovely weather conditions, the engine purring as it powers the vehicle across the tarmac. Then a glitch … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Environment, Health, philosophy, Politics, religion, Transportation
Tagged detours, hardships, inertia, redirection, uncertainty
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What About Familiarity?
To be familiar with someone or something can bring complacency or comfort depending upon the situation and level of awareness. This thought came to me a couple of weeks ago while observing some of my fellow Norfolkans milling around in … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Hometown, philosophy, Politics, religion
Tagged boredom, complacency, curiosity, dynamism, familiarity, inertia
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Prisoners Of Ourselves
Have you ever felt like you’re trapped in a life situation that offers no release? Do you ever feel like you’re a prisoner? Assuming that you are not an actual inmate in a jail or penitentiary, do you have any … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Controversy, Health, religion
Tagged beliefs, existential shame, inertia, inner concepts, self identity, stagnant
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Thinking About Comfort Zones
The first time I ever saw the phrase “Comfort Zone” was on the old thermostat for the furnace in my old apartment. Since then, I usually first associate “Comfort Zone” with heating and air conditioning and not the way it … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Controversy, Health, Meanderings, Politics, religion, Youth
Tagged action, comfort zones, inertia, laziness, progress
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