Thoughts on the intersections of wellness, the void, and everyday exploration.
June 2024: Curiosity & How to Speak to Anyone
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Embrace Gemini this June! Let curiosity lead your way and discover the endless possibilities that await when you communicate openly and embrace change.
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Gemini Season (May 20, 2024 to June 20, 2024)
With the sun moving into the realm of the Twins, this Gemini season calls for embracing the energies of duality and communication. It's a perfect time for adaptability, learning, and growth. Let the spirit of Gemini inspire you to dive into new ideas, spark enriching conversations, and engage in debates that ignite your intellectual curiosity.
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Zodiac Archetypes: Explore and Discover
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Journey through all 12 zodiac signs, uncovering their unique elements, symbols, and the wisdom they hold.
How To Speak To Anyone
I’ve always struggled to have meaningful conversation with strangers whom I feel like I have little in common with. This Gemini season, improve your communication with insights from Charles Duhigg, author of Supercommunicators. This episode on The Kevin Rose Show is full of tips for introverts (like me!) and extroverts alike, this is a must listen for anyone looking to have more meaningful and authentic conversations.
Finding Your Way
I’ve been really enjoying The Way Meditation App by Henry Shukman and adding ‘sits’ into my daily routine. Its unique approach offers a proven pathway to understanding the true nature of our minds and relationships. It’s a fun new approach for anyone looking to get started or deepen their meditation practice. We’re all students!
June Reading Recommendations
Blame the Stars by Heather Buchanan : A quirky, horror-illustrated take on zodiac advice that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening.
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall: Explore the fascinating world of long-distance running and discover what makes us born to run, from the thrilling Tarahumara tribe to the limits of human endurance.
Here’s to a June filled with growth, learning, and lots of new adventures!
Much love to you all,
John
My Morning Routine
The way we start our day often sets the tone for the hours that follow. Establishing a morning routine is not just about moving through a checklist; it's about creating a foundation for better mental, physical, and emotional health. I have discovered that over time, my morning rituals have transformed my mindset and significantly improved my overall well-being.
Wake and brew coffee. My day typically starts just before 6:00 AM with coffee. Coffee first thing in the morning is one of my greatest joys in life. I use a Hario V60, Acaia coffee scale, C2 hand grinder and Freakin' Good Coffee from Equator Coffee.
Juno’s breakfast. Juno, is always ready for her breakfast, which I set up while my coffee brews.
Gratitude and prayer. My partner and I maintain a small shrine where we make a water offering and spend a moment each day. Though we might skip a few days from time to time, creating daily space for gratitude and prayer are akin to the days I don’t skip flossing or exercising—my mental health is noticeably better.
Meditation. While I don't meditate daily, I do engage as needed. Recently, I've been using The Way Meditation App, guided by Henry Shukman. His gentle and calming voice, along with insightful talks are really nice.
Movement. Whether it's strength training at the gym, which I do four to five times a week, cycling indoors, HIT class with my partner, or a stretch, moving my body is a non-negotiable part of my morning before anything else. On busier days, I wake up earlier to ensure I don’t miss a workout.
Sauna and cold shower. Post-workout, I spend about 20 minutes in a dry sauna followed by a cold shower. The benefits of sauana and cold treatment are vast.
Sunlight and walk. Once our individual routines wrap up, my partner and I take our dog out for her much-needed run and frisbee. These morning walks under the sun are as much for Juno’s energy as they are for our well-being.
Breakfast. I stick to the same oatmeal based breakfast every single day and aim to eat within an 8-10 hour window—starting around 11 AM and ending with dinner between 6-7 PM.
Afternoons vary between computer work, outdoor tasks, or whatever else needs attention, maintaining flexibility while sticking to a structured morning.
Your morning routine will look different from mine, but the key is finding what feeds your body, setting a positive intention for the day ahead.
What rituals help start your day on the right foot? Let me know.
Strict press
During this morning’s strength training, my coach made a simple observation while we were doing “strict press” and “z press” movements. These are overhead pressing exercises preformed by lifting weight over your head from a standing (strict press) or a seated position (z press). The movements are focused on the upper body and core, without engaging your legs. He said something along the lines of, “Sometimes in lifting, you don’t realize how important a particular body part is until you remove it.”
There is so much true in this statement—not just in the gym but in life. Just like in our physical routines, life often involves unseen dependencies—on people and places that go unnoticed until they are absent. It reminded me that gratitude and awareness should walk hand in hand, encouraging us to not just rush through our days but to slow down, really see what surrounds us, and cherish every person, moment, and capability while they are present.
“This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before.”
This quote by Maya Angelou encourages me to view each day with wonder and gratitude, as if experiencing its beauty for the first time. It serves as a reminder to slow down, express love to those around us, and truly enjoy each moment with a fresh perspective.
Take a seat and stop on your next walk to spend a few minutes listening and watching moments happen around you—enjoy!
The void
In the silence between stars,
where whispers fade into the cosmic breath,
there lies the void—vast and endless,
a canvas unseen, a dance unstepped.
Here, in the quiet pulse of infinity,
the soul speaks without a sound.
Fear not the silent void,
nor the solitude of its vast domain,
for in every end, there is a beginning,
and in every void, life blooms again.