The 2020 Jar of Thoughts

The 2020 Jar of Thoughts

We all get bombarded with quotes and positivity messages at the turn of a new year. Where in my eyes, December 31 and January 1 are days just like any other day, one quote I got to read a couple of times within the 24 hours, not intentionally mind you, got me thinking... It read: "Today is the first blank page of a 366-page book. Write a good one". Hmm. Stumbling upon the same quote several times within 24 hours sounded to me like too much of a coincidence.

And so, I started wondering what initiative could I start to make proper use of those simple words. Writing a book could be an option. However, not for this year. It is still on top of the bucket list of things I want to do, just not yet. So how about a page that is NOT going to be another collection of positive thoughts? This Jar, since I found the idea of a jar cute and in a way resembling the jar I use to collect wine bottle corks, will simply be a selection of thoughts, events, and maybe some feelings too that will cross my path during 2020. If you know me a bit, you certainly have heard me say: "I don't like even numbers". I really don't. And 2020 is too much of one. I'm surely not going to spend it ranting every day. I promise to keep it to one idea at a time. Well, mostly that is. Curious to find out more?

UPDATE: Dec. 31, 2020 This year has turned out to be a far more challenging and interesting year for me, on all levels. The only even thing about it was ... the number. In the end, I didn't keep my goal of publishing small writings in the Jar of Thoughts daily. I did my best to keep the "How Can I Help You Campaign" going on my personal FB page and I am currently thinking of ways to connect all those ideas. Stay tuned!

January 9. Working Out

2020/01/09

I used to be addicted to my daily home workout routines. Yes. You are reading correctly. With an "s"...

Working out as soon as I got up, very early every morning, and many times also as soon as I got back home, allowed me to enjoy life to the fullest.

Those days are long gone. And I do acknowledge that it is healthier to incorporate working out into your daily schedule...

January 8. Going To The Dentist

2020/01/08

I believe no one likes going to the dentist. Not even dentists like it!

As I rush out of work to make my appointment, I mentally take note of what I will be sharing with you next :)

January 7. Off Moods & Gratefulness

2020/01/07

This is not a rant. I didn't have a bad day per se.

I am not complaining about it either.

It's just that sometimes things happen and you lose your balance. Just to regain it :)

 

January 6. Connect With Nature

2020/01/06

It's Monday. And a public holiday.

The sun is shining high in the blue skies and it's warm for a winter day.

What else does one need to get out of home?

January 5. On Hypnosis and Consciousness

2020/01/05

It's Sunday. The weather is wet and rather fresh. I have decided to stay home because my very close friend is visiting to hang out.

As I wait, my cats make themselves noticeable. The ladies evidently want to play. The interesting conversations I'm looking forward to will be started at a later stage with a human counterpart ;)

And as it happens, we catch up, get somewhat emotional and start talking about hypnosis and consciousness levels.

January 4. Chill day... or was it?

2020/01/04

One of those Saturdays. Where I have many things to do and just decide to chill... and just do what I do without stressing out whether I do all I had planned to do or not 😊

January 3. It Smells Like Revolution Again...

2020/01/03

As I wake up and check the news notifications on my phone, I read that Qasem Soleimani was killed in an air raid in Iraq. I immediately start checking the groups of rebels in Lebanon to see whether any action related thereto has already been undertaken. The day promises to be quite interesting...

January 2. Back to Work...

2020/01/02

On the second day of the new year, I'm very energetic and eager to return to the office... how long will I sustain this mood?

January 1. How To Get Started...

2020/01/01

I got all worked up about my idea. It's kinda exciting...

Now it comes to writing it down. And the first thought that comes to mind is, "How do I get started"?

I promised to keep it to one thought/idea/event a day. Let's see

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