Monthly Archives: December 2007

My own goals for 2008

Posted on December 31, 2007 by bengt

It is that time of the year again. A year break is a good time to look back at what went right (or wrong) and to plan ahead. I have set my goals for 2008, divided into personal ones and … Continue reading →

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If you knew – what would you do?

Posted on December 30, 2007 by bengt

This question turned up in my Daily Forwards Step. There was also this quote: Be master of your petty annoyances and conserve your energies for the big, worthwhile things. It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you out – it’s … Continue reading →

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Way Of The Peaceful Warrior

Posted on December 26, 2007 by bengt

I was recommended to watch the Peaceful Warrior movie (IMDB) which has a site of its own at The Peaceful Warrior. The plot can be found at Wikipedia. I decided to instead get the book the movie is based on, … Continue reading →

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Opening The Door

Posted on December 26, 2007 by bengt

DailyOM today is about Fighting Against Our Gifts, here is part of it. As human beings we often have a tendency to fight against using our natural gifts. Many stories of success start with an individual who is ignoring the … Continue reading →

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Meditation for Beginners

Posted on December 26, 2007 by bengt

ZenHabits has a guest post titled Meditation for Beginners: 20 Practical Tips for Quieting the Mind. Although a great number of people try meditation at some point in their lives, a small percentage actually stick with it for the long-term. … Continue reading →

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Bullitt

Posted on December 25, 2007 by bengt

Last night I watched Bullitt on TV. Steve McQueen is cool and the film is known for a car race through the hilly streets of San Francisco. Bullitt’s Mustang looks and sounds great. Wikipedia has an article about Bullitt, including … Continue reading →

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What happens to your goals after you create them?

Posted on December 24, 2007 by bengt

This question turned up in my Daily Forwards Step. There was also this quote: A goal is created three times. First as a mental picture. Second, when written down to add clarity and dimension. And third, when you take action … Continue reading →

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Flying in a wing-suit

Posted on December 21, 2007 by bengt

I got this link in a newsletter, wing suit. base jump, and that looks really really scary!

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Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year

Posted on December 21, 2007 by bengt

I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Here is a Christmas song.

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Good Will Hunting

Posted on December 20, 2007 by bengt

Tonight I watched Good Will Hunting on DVD. I know I am ten years late, it was released in 1997, but I really liked the movie. The tagline is Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in … Continue reading →

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