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cmdln

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I have been programming since I was 12 (born in '73 #genx), currently enjoy coding in #Rust. I use Linux every day; I prefer open to closed. I try to live and let live when it comes to people's tech choices.

I work in tech but am learning how better to separate that from my passion for programming.

I used to podcast, I plan to again soon.

I practice #zazen, #qigong, and #taichi every day.

Husband to https://social.horrorhub.club/@kamikat

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cmdln, to zen
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Another day where my growing equanimity really helped me. This stage of my practice is still young, I will get to layering in benevolence soon enough. Judging from the reactions to my facial expression throughout the day, hopefully sooner rather than later.

I promise this experience is actually less distressing for me than it appears, either in my posts or in person. The feelings are the same as they've always been, how I experience and respond to them is changing.

cmdln,
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One very clear positive is that more of the teachings I've been studying are now making more sense. This is the way of things. I've learned that a key to is direct experience. Even if what that means is a bit of a puzzle itself.

This is what my direct experience is like. I am not a poet, please forgive me if how I talk about it is a bit raw.

grueproof, to random
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Hey all. I'm going to start a Hades game tonight at 8pm ET. Https://cast.grueproof.net

cmdln,
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@grueproof I'll be there! At least until bedtime... :totoro:

kamikat, to FiberArts
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Damnit! I sat down 😂 Past kamikat anticipated that and made it easier for me to get started.

cmdln,
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@kamikat Past you snuck up on current you.

cmdln,
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@kamikat Go past you!

cmdln, to random
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Adding to my generalized morning worries is the latest signs of just how badly my industry is degrading. No one is unaffected. Feeling crushed between the "Just switch to Linux" sentiment I'm seeing and the entirely understandable backlash of "Don't tell me just to use Linux". Now with search engines too.

I have no other answers to offer. There are no simple answers left. The options seem to be accept hot garbage or figure it out entirely for yourself. Neither are great.

cmdln, to random
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Good morning and TZAG, friends.

I woke with anxiety #today. I often do and am learning how better to deal with it. I have to lead a meeting with my new team later this morning. Could be simple social anxiety but may be connected with other concerns about being a new employee.

I've tapped into my equanimity and deployed some tools. I am good, if not happy or excited. At all events, I will feel better after the meeting. And hopefully have another experience to help tame that specific anxiety.

cmdln,
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To clarify, thanks to my deepening meditation and reflection practices, anxiety feels different to me now. Hard to explain but maybe less immediate or urgent expresses some of it. Still not pleasant but thanks to my stronger equanimity, I am able to simply be with it, examine it, and that is usually enough to start letting it go. #zen #zazen #buddhism

cmdln, to random
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I have a coworker whose temperament I realized kind of reminds me of Ron Swanson in early seasons of Parks & Rec. I was struggling to be patient and this image helped me. I thought about Swanson's arc and imagined maybe this person may learn to soften a little. I almost laughed out loud when I realized I could also easily see myself as Ron Dunn, the wonderful foil played by the fantastic Sam Elliott.

cmdln, to random
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Good morning and TZAG, friends.

Yesterday was a lot for me as an introvert. I am doing surprisingly well #today given how disrupted my sleep was last night.

The sun is out and although I have a lot on my plate for $dayjob, I hope to get several breaks to enjoy it.

I want to get out for my weekly visit to my fave local taproom but need to figure out if I have the reserves for more socialization.

cmdln,
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I did not have the reserves to visit my favorite local taproom #today. I used the time well, to craft more guidance for my coworkers as we are seeking traction on our first project together.

I say spent well because I resisted pressuring myself. I realized belatedly my plan for the day would take longer than I had. I used some positive re-appraisal to figure out what I could accomplish that would still help with in a team meeting tomorrow.

cmdln,
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The extra time is because I usually end work early to increase the time I get to spend with the owner who usually heads home only a half hour after the end of my work day. And it takes me half an hour to drive there.

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