by Eric Benson | Jul 21, 2022 | Thoughts
My neighbor Candy has come over a few evenings this year to do a tarot card reading coupled with a reiki session. The idea was to help me see what I should or could be doing, when, and why. I’m not sure she was aware of this good day project when she asked, but...
by Eric Benson | Oct 7, 2021 | Thoughts
Sitting in my second-grade classroom in 1982 I felt as if I was frozen in time. The typical circular thin disc of a wall clock hung above the dusty chalkboard in the front of my classroom. When installing the colorful wallpaper border decorated with math problems the...
by Eric Benson | Mar 11, 2021 | Thoughts
So, what could make a good day? I would say, after much thought, that it starts with to “decide, not let slide.” It is obvious that I let things slide, and have been for years. So many wasted chances to really do what I want. Whether it has been responding to an...
by Eric Benson | Feb 8, 2021 | Thoughts
When my alarm sang this morning, I got dressed quickly and hopped on the family Peloton by 7:40 AM. I prefer to exercise at dawn as it gets my mind and body moving to start the day. At the same time, I also tackle one of the more energy-intensive tasks I have on my...
by Eric Benson | Feb 4, 2021 | Thoughts
Searching for what makes a good day (for me) is my ongoing journey. The fact that I am asking this question means that I clearly feel unfilled and furthermore do not believe I am living the best life I can or should. As I try to unearth answers, I instead come to the...
by Eric Benson | Jan 29, 2021 | Thoughts
One thing I have been thinking about while jogging through my town is the vision I’ve had since a kid of what it means to live “the good life”. That mental picture is of a two-story log home nestled in the woods. The house has a big front porch and is protected by a...
