I continue to attempt to live more in the here and now than in my head and to attempt to apply effort as much as I dream

I find that I am not having the time, energy or inclination to write as much or as deeply as I'd like for this blog. My attention goes more to other things. But still, in a haphazard way, it serves as something of a touchstone. In a poorly articulated way, it loosly reflects my process and inner orientation as I practice applying effort to my intents. These quotes are good reminders that my efforts are worth putting forth, and that the world gives back what I put into it and expect from it:

I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.
-Thomas Jefferson

Act as if it were impossible to fail.
-James K. Van Fleet

All you need is ignorance and confidence and the success is sure.
-Mark Twain

an interesting read

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