BAHIH.ORG - Being a Human is Hard.

"This too shall pass."      Here in Maine, during the summer of 2023, it feels like it has been raining unseasonably long. I'm reading a rather dreary book, looking out the window into yet another gloomy day, and finding myself wondering, will it be like this forever? What if that were true? Could I handle it?      "This too shall pass." This melancholic parade of gray days spent indoors, puttering around the house, and longing for my wonderful summer. I've started practicing Tai Chi, continued my Spanish studies, and spent hours immersed in books. But it feels like all of these activities are just ways to fill the time until I can finally sit on the couch in front of the TV. Oh, that TV time, spent waiting for the day to end so that tomorrow can start.  Is it wrong to wish for this to pass? I won't get this time back.      This led me to reflect on theories that have resonated with me, such as the "Attentional Clock Model" and the "Prop...

     A friend and I enjoy walking through a local cemetery together a few times a week, whenever our schedules and the weather allow. I often share things from recent podcasts that resonate with me, while she frequently updates me on her goals, aspirations, and intentions.      One day recently, as we turned a corner, my friend pointed out a heron on the cemetery lawn. Just as she drew my attention to it, the heron began to take flight. It took me a moment to spot it, but when I did, I was captivated by the sight of its fully extended wings in stark contrast against the backdrop of the blue sky through the gaps in the trees. We paused our walk, savoring the moment and appreciating the heron's beauty.      Unexpectedly, my friend let out a groan, expressing her disgust. Startled by her sudden reaction, the magic of the moment quickly dissipated. Confused, I asked her what had happened, only to learn that as the graceful bird ascended into the ...