#bradstulberg — Public Fediverse posts

New #NYTimes opinion piece from #BradStulberg appeals to taking an allostatic perspective (advertising his new book?). Stulberg should have dug deeper to CS Holling's Adaptive Cycle from #ecology. Same idea but older and with theoretical framework to support it.

"Stop Resisting Change" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/30/opinion/how-to-accept-change.html?smid=tw-share

The Practice of Living More
I've become known in some circles as an avid traveler, but don't think of myself that way. That's comparison at work, both theirs and mine, fogging the lens of perspective. Wiping it clear, it's more that I'm an aspiring traveler immersed in a busy life. That's not quite the same thing, but better for me at this poi
https://alexandersmap.com/2023/02/13/the-practice-of-living-more/
#PersonalGrowth #Habits #Lifestyle #Stoicism #Travel #Aristotle #BradStulberg

The Shape of Our Circles
“We are mirrors reflecting one another. The people with whom we surround ourselves shape us, and we shape those around us, too.” — Brad Stulberg, The Practice of Groundedness

I had a conversation with two strong players in my circle of influence who both disliked The Banshees of Inishe
https://alexandersmap.com/2023/01/30/the-shape-of-our-circles/
#PersonalGrowth #Art #Community #Culture #Learning #Lifestyle #Relationships #BradStulberg #TheBansheesofInisherin

Deliberate Reflection
"Productive activity has nothing to do with being swept away by the inertia of busyness. It is not about quantity, either. Rather, it is a deliberate choice of where and how to direct one’s attention." — Brad Stulberg, The Practice of Groundedness

We seek solitude, when possible, in the quiet places. Places of stoic beauty with elbow room necessary to
https://alexandersmap.com/2023/01/28/deliberate-reflection/
#PersonalGrowth #Productivity #Seasons #BradStulberg

Selective Watering
"Research increasingly shows that what is important doesn’t necessarily get our attention, but what gets our attention becomes important. This mirrors a concept in ancient Buddhist psychology that is often referred to as selective watering. In short, the mind contains a diverse variety of seeds: joy, integrit
https://alexandersmap.com/2023/01/26/selective-watering/
#PersonalGrowth #Fitness #Habits #Health #Learning #Lifestyle #Writing #Aristotle #BradStulberg #Buddhism