Roger Skibowski

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The Nostalgic Sound of Childhood: Remembering the Card on Bike Spokes

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During the summer months I was delighted to see and hear neighbor children riding bikes and the sound of a card flapping on their bike’s spokes as they rode down the street? This sight and sound took me on   a journey down memory lane as I reflect on the simple pleasure of attaching a playing […]

Embracing the Early Morning Stillness: My Experience of Waking Up Naturally

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No walk-up alarm for me. It’s 4:38 am, and I find myself lying awake in bed, contemplating the tranquility of the early morning hours. I wake up naturally without the need for an alarm clock. From my consistent waking schedule to the creative process that unfolds during these early moments, and the occasional recollection of […]

Embracing Our Individuality: The Beauty of Being One-of-a-Kind

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Exploring the Three Components that Shape Our Uniqueness In a world filled with billions of people, each one of us is a remarkable and distinct individual. From the moment we are born to the experiences we encounter throughout our lives; we are shaped by a multitude of factors that contribute to our uniqueness. Let’s delve […]

Three Observations About Thinking on Autopilot

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When our minds switch on autopilot, there are three common situations where we tend to experience this phenomenon: in the shower, while driving on the same route daily, and when eating a meal by ourselves. In these moments, our thoughts drift away from the present task, and we enter a state of automatic thinking. Shower […]