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@ray666

Hi, Barb

"Negative 'one'?" I like that? I'm going to aim for it. 🙂 Years ago some smart fellow suggested I try what he called the Practice of One. One thing at a time, one of all things. I try very hard to adhere to that today: one task at a time (until completed), one book that I'm reading or pleasure, one trusted daily newspaper, one favorite magazine ( only the current issue), one good notebook (serves as a journal), and one damn fine pen (at the moment, mine is a Vision Elite gel pen). I reaize this sounds kinda anal –– all these strictures –– but the Practice of One has served me well for years, helping me to get stuff done, books read, letters written, time with friends enjoyed –– all the while keeping me sane. Kinda sane, anyway. 🙂

A Cheery Thursday to you, too, Barb!
Ray (@ray666)

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I like your theory of one. I'm 81 and always been a multitasker. I mention my age because I'm feeling the pressure of time to complete certain things eg family genealogy in order to pass it on to someone in the younger generation. This pressure is causing me a great deal of anxiety. Taking your approach, it might help to complete these projects that are so important to me.