Comments on: Building the Best of Life http://www.philosyphia.com/blog-off/building-the-best-of-life My Keyboard, My Sword Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:28:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Blog-Off for Babies Week 2 Topic — PhilosYphia http://www.philosyphia.com/blog-off/building-the-best-of-life/comment-page-1#comment-3079 Blog-Off for Babies Week 2 Topic — PhilosYphia Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:51:07 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1782#comment-3079 [...] Nathan [...] [...] Nathan [...]

]]> By: Julie http://www.philosyphia.com/blog-off/building-the-best-of-life/comment-page-1#comment-3071 Julie Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:13:12 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1782#comment-3071 Nathan, As a person who "fits in" a lot of things, I might recommend taking something small first. For example, in our households attempt to eat better, we did not start by depriving ourself of chocolate, we first started by eating more fruits and veggies, starting with fruit because that is more yummy. And if you buy fruit in season, it is a lot cheaper and you are getting a constantly changing variety. To balance my tendency to eat on the run, I have taken to keeping granola bars or raisins with me all the time. Also if you have time to cut up carrots, celery, peppers and such, that helps with the late night munchies, even if you have to put some kind of dip with it. In terms of better physical shape, I take it in 10, to 20, to 30 minute intervals. You know I don't exactly have a ton of time, so alternate walking/running (or some form of cardio) in the mornings with steps at work at lunch, with stretching and lifting some basic weights in the evenings. And falling off the wagon doesn't meaning that you are stuck for the rest of your life, just get back on. For example, I got back on the treadmill today after being gone since April. I have made a plan for healthy eating with my husband gone for the next few weeks that should help me get back on track. And remember, it isn't about having the perfect life, must like it isn't about having a lot of money. It is about the experiences you have along the way in trying to be a better person. Also, remember to not let your "planning" make you bummed but to always be thankful with what you have. It is too easy to plan and never to act. Nathan,
As a person who “fits in” a lot of things, I might recommend taking something small first. For example, in our households attempt to eat better, we did not start by depriving ourself of chocolate, we first started by eating more fruits and veggies, starting with fruit because that is more yummy. And if you buy fruit in season, it is a lot cheaper and you are getting a constantly changing variety. To balance my tendency to eat on the run, I have taken to keeping granola bars or raisins with me all the time. Also if you have time to cut up carrots, celery, peppers and such, that helps with the late night munchies, even if you have to put some kind of dip with it. In terms of better physical shape, I take it in 10, to 20, to 30 minute intervals. You know I don’t exactly have a ton of time, so alternate walking/running (or some form of cardio) in the mornings with steps at work at lunch, with stretching and lifting some basic weights in the evenings. And falling off the wagon doesn’t meaning that you are stuck for the rest of your life, just get back on. For example, I got back on the treadmill today after being gone since April. I have made a plan for healthy eating with my husband gone for the next few weeks that should help me get back on track.

And remember, it isn’t about having the perfect life, must like it isn’t about having a lot of money. It is about the experiences you have along the way in trying to be a better person. Also, remember to not let your “planning” make you bummed but to always be thankful with what you have. It is too easy to plan and never to act.

]]> By: Joe http://www.philosyphia.com/blog-off/building-the-best-of-life/comment-page-1#comment-3067 Joe Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:37:17 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1782#comment-3067 Nathan, I really like what you said here. I have been thinking as I read posts and especially when I read your post -- does it make a difference in the "Best Life" if we know what we want to do and do not accomplish it? OR is it better to be on the right track when it comes to doing what we want but do not know the end result? Does that make sense? Anyway, I really enjoyed your post, thanks! .-= Joe´s last blog ..<a href="http://lutherangrilledcheese.com/2009/07/06/blog-off-for-babies-round-one/" rel="nofollow">Blog-off for Babies Round One</a> =-. Nathan,

I really like what you said here. I have been thinking as I read posts and especially when I read your post — does it make a difference in the “Best Life” if we know what we want to do and do not accomplish it? OR is it better to be on the right track when it comes to doing what we want but do not know the end result?
Does that make sense?

Anyway, I really enjoyed your post, thanks!
.-= Joe´s last blog ..Blog-off for Babies Round One =-.

]]> By: Julia http://www.philosyphia.com/blog-off/building-the-best-of-life/comment-page-1#comment-3066 Julia Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:10:20 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1782#comment-3066 As usual, Nathan, your no-holds-barred approach to blogging reveals so much about you. And you're right that a best life doesn't just happen - it builds. As to taking risks and building on your experience profile: Yes, it's more risky for you and the wife because of Keston, but I can tell you that I moved lots of times with my dad (and mom) because of his job, and I've turned out just fine. Stability doesn't have to be tied to a physical location. But I understand your reluctance to dive in, uncalculated. I'm with Courtney - doing everything all at once is overwhelming. Pick something, however small, and choose a benchmark, then go for it! What I admire about you is that you're not content with "the norm" even though your idea of what the norm is might have been overhauled in the last decade. .-= Julia´s last blog ..<a href="http://juliapoet.blogspot.com/2009/07/best-risk.html" rel="nofollow">The Best Risk</a> =-. As usual, Nathan, your no-holds-barred approach to blogging reveals so much about you. And you’re right that a best life doesn’t just happen – it builds.
As to taking risks and building on your experience profile: Yes, it’s more risky for you and the wife because of Keston, but I can tell you that I moved lots of times with my dad (and mom) because of his job, and I’ve turned out just fine. Stability doesn’t have to be tied to a physical location. But I understand your reluctance to dive in, uncalculated.
I’m with Courtney – doing everything all at once is overwhelming. Pick something, however small, and choose a benchmark, then go for it!
What I admire about you is that you’re not content with “the norm” even though your idea of what the norm is might have been overhauled in the last decade.
.-= Julia´s last blog ..The Best Risk =-.

]]> By: Courtney http://www.philosyphia.com/blog-off/building-the-best-of-life/comment-page-1#comment-3065 Courtney Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:23:04 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1782#comment-3065 I think the main thing is picking one place to start. Once you have that mastered, try and add something new. I think if you try to do a major lifestyle overhaul, you're doomed to failure. It's just too hard to alter your entire being all at once! .-= Courtney´s last blog ..<a href="http://fiveseconddanceparty.com/?p=557" rel="nofollow">The Best Life</a> =-. I think the main thing is picking one place to start. Once you have that mastered, try and add something new. I think if you try to do a major lifestyle overhaul, you’re doomed to failure. It’s just too hard to alter your entire being all at once!
.-= Courtney´s last blog ..The Best Life =-.

]]> By: Stacey Thomas http://www.philosyphia.com/blog-off/building-the-best-of-life/comment-page-1#comment-3064 Stacey Thomas Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:38:58 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1782#comment-3064 I agree, great article. I would postulate that if you are happy with where you are, including *what you aspire to* (this acknowledges your imperfections and your future goals) then you are building and well, living, your best life. You always write so well Nathan. I am dreadfully out of practice...how I envy you! .-= Stacey Thomas´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.thisjustinblog.com/?p=118" rel="nofollow">Your Best Life…According to Whom?</a> =-. I agree, great article. I would postulate that if you are happy with where you are, including *what you aspire to* (this acknowledges your imperfections and your future goals) then you are building and well, living, your best life.

You always write so well Nathan. I am dreadfully out of practice…how I envy you!
.-= Stacey Thomas´s last blog ..Your Best Life…According to Whom? =-.

]]> By: Rachelv http://www.philosyphia.com/blog-off/building-the-best-of-life/comment-page-1#comment-3062 Rachelv Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:23:43 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1782#comment-3062 Nathan, your words seem to come so easily for you. You are a great writer and a deep thinker. If you do decide to pack up and move to Au one day, I hope you do it before Keston gets too settled in school with friends and such. We have thought about moving but with Lexi in high school, we decided it would be too much for her to handle. Once she's out, then the others will be in school. Great article. .-= Rachelv´s last blog ..<a href="http://veuvefamily.blogspot.com/2009/07/best-life.html" rel="nofollow">The Best Life?</a> =-. Nathan, your words seem to come so easily for you. You are a great writer and a deep thinker. If you do decide to pack up and move to Au one day, I hope you do it before Keston gets too settled in school with friends and such. We have thought about moving but with Lexi in high school, we decided it would be too much for her to handle. Once she’s out, then the others will be in school.

Great article.
.-= Rachelv´s last blog ..The Best Life? =-.

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