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  • The Daily Prompt – No. 238

    What principles define how you live?

    I try to live my life as close as I can, to my understanding of the Bible. Without it, my life would be in much worse shape. There are so many principles, but I will be more selective for the purpose of this blog post.

    The principles taken from the book of Proverbs are the ones that have had the most profound impact. Solomon was the richest man to ever live, so he must know something about life and how to be good at it (despite his flaws).

    Let’s take for example this one:

    For as he thinks in his heart, so is he…

    This infers that your thoughts have the power to manifest your external world. Or put another way, your present circumstances are determined by the thoughts you previously had.

    There are a myriad of other proverbs from that book. They articulate profound principles and are worth reading. There are 31 chapters in the book so you can go through the entire book by doing a chapter a day. It will do wonders for your mindset.

  • The Daily Prompt – No. 237

    What is your favorite hobby or pastime?

    My favorite hobby nowadays is to read and ingest all the political news that’s out there on social media. But it’s mainly through Twitter. (I still refuse to call it “X”.) I can get so lost in consumption that I forget to be a learner and a producer. The news of the day is a very compelling product.

    Also, another one of my favorite hobbies is working out, especially in the morning. It’s critical for me to get a good sweat before I start the rest of my day. It makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something. Therefore, I can check it off my list.

  • The Daily Prompt – No. 236

    Your life without a computer: what does it look like?

    I think I’d be working on a farm somewhere. Honestly.

  • The Daily Prompt – No. 235

    What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

    “Keep a schedule and be 15 minutes early.”

    Walk with speed.

    Both from my dad.

  • The Daily Prompt – No. 234

    What are your favorite types of foods?

    My favorite type of foods are Italian and Chinese cuisine. In most of their dishes there is a rich broth or sauce that accompanies the meal, which I tend to relish and main source of a carbohydrate (e.g., rice or pasta).

    For Italian cuisine, my favorite is lasagna, a dish (when it’s done right) has a rich sauce that is layered with the many levels of lasagna noodles, cheese, and meat. My dad first introduced me to this dish and I thank for it to this day.

    For Chinese, my favorite has been Beef and Broccoli. The name is self explanatory but there is a sauce that mostly based on corn starch that is so good. When I was in college I would typically ask for extra sauce and drink the excess. I have since matured.

    Now I try to limit the calories therefore limit the sauces in my meals. I want to preserve my body for many years to come.

  • The Daily Prompt – No. 233

    Have you ever been camping?

    I have never been camping. I was born and raised in the city, so there was never a great desire to go explore the great outdoors. However, I do recognize that camping brings you closer to nature and takes you away from the comfort provided by modern technology. Camping makes one less reliant on the shelter provided by brick-and-mortar structures that have easily accessible indoor plumbing and electricity.

    #postdated

  • The Daily Prompt – No. 232

    Are you holding a grudge? About?

    I don’t hold grudges. I think I about the offending party for a bit. Then I realize that instead of internalizing anger towards him (or her), I need to pray for them.

    I rather not say, but the issue deals with loyalty and respect.

  • The Daily Prompt – No. 231

    What makes you most anxious?

    This is a very simple prompt. I think the answer is uncertainty. This would be the answer of most rational human beings. Not knowing what the future holds can be the most anxious.

    I prefer to think about God and His promises to keep me calm. It doesn’t always work but it’s been of great help to me over the years.

    *postdated

  • The Daily Prompt – No. 230

    What brings a tear of joy to your eye?

    I am not an overtly emotional person. However, if I did cry tears of joy, it would be for a good meal enjoyed in good company.

  • The Daily Prompt – No. 229

    What TV shows did you watch as a kid?

    Growing up, my dad never had cable television so our television watching was limited to whatever the networks had to offer. We would watch a lot of those TV shows. Here’s a list of them:

    • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
    • Blossom
    • Martin (ironically the first ever episode aired 32 years ago today)
    • Living Single
    • New York Undercover
    • Moesha
    • The Wayans Bros
    • The McNeil-Lehrer News Hour