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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 9h

Confucius said, "Let's hear your reason for being happy first." So Yen-hui replied, "You have taught me that to accept life and be contented with the will of heaven is to be happy. I have kept those words in my mind and now I am always satisfied and happy." - Lieh Tzu

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Remember to get up and out of your office chair regularly. Life gets more interesting with hemmoroids, But not in a good way.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Stars can't shine without darkness. Your circumstances are what they are to help you shine brighter when you succeed.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Modeling good behavior is not an easy thing. Your intentions will not always be appreciated.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My waiter asked how I liked my carrots I answered, "Angry" He gave me steamed veggies

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

You are allowed to take up space in the world Your struggles matter Your feelings are valid It will all get better in time

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

How often do you take breaks from social media? That perfect streak of posting every day isn't always worth it.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

There’s no rush. Life will meet you where you are.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Even on Mondays, you are still worthy of joy, love, and kindness.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Grant us the fullness of your grace

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

What do the most fashionable attorneys wear to court? Lawsuits

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"A healthy spirituality anticipates new knowledge, welcomes the search for truth, and dares to live with uncertainty." - Richard E. Brewer

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"The third, and somewhat disturbing, property of a thought is that it has no consciousness with which to assess the merits of itself. The thought itself does not think. It does not judge itself as good or bad." - Trevor Blake

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Pause before you speak. Give your reactions time to sort themselves out. That alone will save you from having to make about a thousand apologies.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Set aside a minute or two for mindfulness. Light a candle, close your eyes, and imagine your stress floating up and away from the flame.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is rest.” - Unknown

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A ledger only addresses what is owed. Grace, by its very nature, is never owed.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My bicycle fell over It was two tired

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

An affirmation for your busy Friday: "My heart is filled with love and compassion. I choose to share these."

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"The waves are the water, but if a wave tries to understand water in terms of up and down, I and you, then a wave will not be able to touch water... The wave has ups and downs, but the water is free from ups and downs." - Thich Nhat Hahn

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"Daydreaming is my favorite personal pastime. When we were young, daydreaming was the most natural thing in our lives. Later, people told us it was a waste of time and that we needed to be more practical. Now, we need to go back to being a kid again." - Trevor Blake

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

When you don't know what you don't know... you don't know.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Psalm 103:10-11 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our wickedness. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so is his mercy great upon those who fear him.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Any suggestions on where to recycle an old PSP battery that has puffed up like a balloon and broken the outer plastic casing?

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Small acts of self-care aren't selfish. Take a little time for yourself.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Stop thinking that you’re behind in life You are on a unique timeline, not someone else’s

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Write down one thing you’re grateful for, no matter how small Gratitude rewires the brain In a good way

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I was surprised to learn that today is the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. Happy memories. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0WX...

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The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 9.8.2026

YouTube video by Nintendo of America

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” Mary Anne Radmacher

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

As my priest once said, "The closer you sit to the altar, the more effective the blessings are."

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Brake fluid is a strange addiction You can stop at any time... But you can also stop at any time

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Detaching is love with better boundaries. Better for others, Better for you, Better for the healing you are going through. It will get better with time.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Letting go of the past does not mean that it didn't matter to you. You matter more now. Remember that the next time guilt tries to talk you out of peace.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Not every emotion deserves your time. Don't give them all a seat at your table. Feel them out. Your heart is the sky, not the storm.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Your childhood wasn't your fault. Healing it is your responsibility. You can't undo the past, but you can free yourself.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Staying tender is a spiritual discipline. Guard the softness in you. The world will try to take it away.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Are you praying for yourself or for others today?

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The existence of mediocre implies the existence of maxiocre. No idea if that would be a good thing or a bad thing.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

You can love someone and still walk away to protect your sanity. Detaching isn't cruel. Have you had any relationships like that?

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"The practice of Buddhism has very much to do with the removal of notions. In Buddhist practice, we aim at liberating ourselves from notions and perceptions, even notions and perceptions about our own happiness." - Thich Nhat Hanh, in Going Home, Jesus and Buddha as Brothers

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It seems lke most of the eharmony notices I receive are from their trust and safety team letting me know who has been banned. It makes for a weird social media user experience where I only log it to guess which profiles are fake and will be banned next.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Sometimes LinkedIn is confusing. "You appeared in 14 searches this week" *Clicks on link for more information* "0% past 7 days" How do you guys measure a week if it's not seven days?

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

How much walking is enough? Is there any clear advice other than 10,000 steps? It turns out there is a study about that. In the study below, the healthiest people walked for at least fifteen minutes at a time (per bout, in the study's terminology). www.acpjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.7...

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ACP Journals

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

"As we walked out of the woods, I kept thinking that next to Jesus, forgiveness was the loveliest word of all. Or perhaps they are the same word." - Sue Monk Kidd

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Considering what they are best known for examining, shouldn't gastroenterology be renamed to gastroexitology?

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

"People who do not believe in anything are those who suffer the most. They don't see anything beautiful, true, or good. They are in complete confusion. That is the utmost kind of suffering." - Thich Nhat Hahn

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Hear me out. A shot-for-shot remake of My Dinner with Andre... with muppets. Kermit would take the role of the cynical Andre. The only question is who would be the token human actor to play Wally?

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Detachment is a way to protect yourself from the world. It's a choice to stop giving up your peace of mind in circumstances that offer nothing like peace in return. It's not coldness.

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Joshua Chapman @joshuachapman.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Life is beautiful. Never give up.

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