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Consolidating the Regular day Theme

07/13/2025




Reflections on the pace, and quality. 

    The concept of the regular day is still in a very raw form. Over time for the sake of producing "something" it has become unfocused and overburdened. The raw form is there, it is time to introduce the hammer. Today it is not about the final form, just what it will be made of. 



    The quote “A beginning is a very delicate time” is part of the original book Dune by Frank Herbert. I know that how things begin can have an impact on how things will go. A beginning of a new idea or the attempt to implement an old idea in a better way can sometimes spell disaster. So I have been very cautions on how I begin to write this down. 
    Sometimes one must just jump in. This blog is not about the end product, it is about the struggle to produce something. I started with a desire to move toward writing ideas and sharing with the world, the expression started with a simple text document. 

Tuesday, ‎September ‎12, ‎2023 - The time to begin is upon me, I do not know where this will lead but it is time to take the first step.

The chaos of ideas that passed this way are trying to organize themselves into something worthwhile and useable. The desire to profit from this work is here, but it is not my purpose. The challenge before me now is to sort things out. Is it just my own ego telling me that I am smart and talented enough to put this into writing and share it for the exchange of money? Perhaps, it is my hope that my talent and intellect is up to the task of putting this into something people can use, or at least willing to pay for.  


It was wise to carefully consider the beginning.

    Two years have passed, the original spark was to get something out there. Develop the persistence to actually produce something even when my interest in the original content waxed and waned. It seems that I have arrived at a point where volume is not an issue. (I am celebrating my step forward) The fire has been lit, I have gathered enough fuel to keep it going, for writing has become part of my regular day. 

The art of the hammer

Extracted from the 10/04/2023 post:Tolstoy and the carpenter's work

 My metaphor would have to be a hammer and a nail. You can build all kinds of things bashing nails with hammers with what ever force feels right at the time. That being said, I would like to point out that a skilled carpenter can create truly beautiful works with a simple hammer and nails. The skilled carpenter will not waste strokes, and do no more damage to the work or the nail than absolutely necessary. The skilled and dare I say good carpenter treats his nails with respect, kindness, and maybe even love.

     The realization that I have not become a skilled  writer is clear. When I do write a few lines or even a paragraph that seems to moving in the right direction it is still rough. The large time lapses between real work toward creating something useful is a good indicator that I am still using a rock to create something special. I am not judging my work so far, just trying to adjust my schedule, focus the effort, and find the right tool.
    Here I am faced with the challenge of building something worthwhile, not just volumes of disconnected information. Sure sometimes presented with great phrases. Computer programmers have a phrase that seems relevant "Eating your own dog food". The wishy washing diluted version of the Regular day got me this far and as that was cause to celebrate. The reality that the quality of my work is lacking discipline and focus. In this post I am going to put in as much focus and effort as I can bear on consolidating the regular day theme into something useable.   

Consolidating the Regular day Theme

        The original concept of the Regular day was an attempt to solve some very personal issues. The realization that those issues were creating several unnecessary challenges for myself. 

  The post back in October of 2023 was an attempt at describing the problem I was trying to solve is here: Phase one: Recognize the real problem. 

    Phase one was a good attempt. It needs to be consolidated. 

The problems the Regular Day should mitigate: 

1. A distorted view of self. 
2. Emotional instability. 
3. Inconsistent productivity. 
4. Poor interpersonal skills.   


 Clipped from Facebook:


hey there.
It is early here and now, nothing really going on but the buzzing of thoughts in my head. Just trying to listen to each one and let it go. I find myself very moody right now, some would blame it on the moon, or my diet, or that one more straw placed on my shoulders. I have seen evidence that these things can nudge you this way or that. Some themes have been presenting themselves to me lately. Some I have posted some here, others I have kept to myself. I feel the urge to list them.
Seek the regular day.
Live in the moment.
Try to see the good in all things.
Keep your ego at bay.
Say nothing when you have nothing to say.
Progress is painful.
Time is your only asset.
Measure without bias.
If it is hard you are probably doing it wrong.
I KNOW NOTHING.

  

oops: error.... Looking for peace of mind today.
In my attempt at realignment is seems a few of my faults have been amplified.
Time to focus on what is really important.

 initialize: system.self-awareness
  → Display Indian Head test pattern
  → scan: energy, emotion, intention
  → log: "No need to perform. Just observe."

load: identity.core
  → anchor: morning self-definition
  → set: purpose = "soft calibration"

check: bandwidth.thoughtFlow
  → if overflow == true {
      run: Max.filter()
      echo: "Today, fewer thoughts—more clarity."
    }

start: ritual.tuning
  → begin: breathRoutine()
  → prime: one.true.task()
  → optional: write.line("What matters most right now?")

activate: resonanceProtocol
  → mode: receive.only.what’s meant
  → background: testPattern.symbolism
  → note: "No signal yet. Just alignment."

end sequence


Looking for a way to move forward. I don't think merchandise is the way, but do not reject the concept. 

       






 

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