Transmission 069: Stay inside the lines

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To create willpower, you first need a reason.

What do you want?
What do you need?
What are you moving toward?

That’s your direction.

Now draw some lines around it.
Not to trap yourself,
but to protect your momentum.

Stay within your own parameters.
Give yourself edges to lean on
so you don’t spill everywhere.

When temptation knocks, distract yourself:
Drink some water.
Step outside for two minutes.
Clean one small surface.
Pet your dog.
Name five things you’re grateful for.
Chew mint gum.
Do fifteen jumping jacks.

Then ask again:
Do I still want the thing I wanted to resist?

You don’t have to be perfect.
Just stay within to the lines. And if you veer, gently correct your direction.
Without judgement.

Be your own best co-pilot.

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This week, Earthlings celebrate:

Monday: National Fajita Day
I thought every day was fajita day.

Tuesday: Talk Like Jar Jar Binks Day
Should be called Pretend Jar Jar Binks Never Existed Day.

Wednesday: National Pecan Pie Day
Now we’re talking.
Know how to bake a pie? You should try one. It’s not that hard.
Learn a new skill this week. You can do it (send pics)!

Thursday: Burger Day
This is turning out to be the best Earth week of my life.

Friday: National Bao Day
So much food this week. I hope next week is national Don’t Forget To Go To The Gym week.

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- - - - - EARTH TREASURE - - - - -

Pigeons

The dorkiest of all birds.

Goofy heads. Tiny feet.
Neck feathers like oil-slick rainbows.

They strut like they own the place,
then trip over nothing.

Clumsy. Curious. Weird eyes.

Friendly little messengers who have been living alongside you longer than most civilizations.

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Float well, Earthling.
NeilA

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Greetings, Earthling is a free daily newsletter designed to help you slow down, feel better, and start your mornings with a sense of meaning. Written from the perspective of a curious space observer named NeilA, each transmission blends mindfulness, motivation, and emotional insight with a hint of cosmic wonder.

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