Consumption (more and less)

More Awareness that Consumption should be a less dominant part of your life Less “Filling your Belly” “Less Sloth” “Less Media and Television” Instead of Consumption: Upkeep, Maintenance, Control, Management, Care Creativity, Productivity, Movement, Travel, Exploring, Walking/Swimming/Biking/Running

Clear Clean and Polish

The Coach House Mantra (a lesson learned from 2025) Clear Surfaces, so that you can clean them Clean Surfaces, so that you can Polish If you can Polish, then you have accomplished your object Open Spaces, sparkling gleaming and polished Just like Good Housekeeping Magazine

Put Everyone Above Yourself

Kate Martin (Iowa Hawkeye, 1st Round WNBA Draft, 6th Player Candidate She said as she evolved through basketball and teams she decided to PUT EVERYONE ABOVE YOURSELF Bonus Discovery: Don’t Unpack (Don’t get comfortable with your situation) Be Grateful Realizing that you should take nothing for granted, Work and Earn your paycheck every day (regardless…

CHOIX

Choice Anything, Not Everything Floor Robot Lunch at Best Hotel in NYC, vs Several Drinks and Apps Opera or First Class HNC Pilgrimage (or Paris and NYC) (or Turin Pilgrimage)

J U M P

(the opposite of W A I T) into the Fire off the cliff into Shark infested waters (any reckless, quick response that will cause you problems) Drop It, Walk Away, hand it over to God Look before you leap (take a good LONG LOOK before you respond)

Run, Bathe/Mass, Work

Get out and Run before Dawn Take Bath and Go to Mass Go into Work every Day (three legged stool of walks, to mass, to work, back home (by 11:00) Then something in the afternoon, other than slowth

Posture, Activity and Nutrition

While no single person is credited with definitively saying that posture, activity, and nutrition are important, multiple sources highlight their importance to overall health and well-being, often citing the views of experts and organizations who recognize these factors. Here’s a breakdown of perspectives on the importance of each factor: Posture: Good posture is crucial for…

Posture

Posture refers to how a person holds their body while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture is important for maintaining balance, preventing injuries, and reducing strain on muscles and joints. It’s generally characterized by a straight spine, aligned shoulders, and a natural curve in the lower back. Here’s a more detailed look: Types of…

The Decline of the Roman Empire

What Caused the Roman Empire to Collapse The decline of the Roman Empire was a complex process spanning centuries, marked by internal and external challenges that ultimately led to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire. Key factors included economic instability, political corruption, military decline, the rise of Christianity, and barbarian invasions. While the Western…

Alienation

the state or experience of being isolated from a group or an activity to which one should belong or in which one should be involved. “unemployment may generate a sense of political alienation” h Similar: isolation detachment estrangement distance separation severance parting division divorce cutting off turning away withdrawal variance difference schism loss or lack…