Conscious Change, No To Social Media, Alzheimer Update ~ This That And The Other Thing As Seen And Lived From The Cheap Seats

 

Conscious, thought out, intentional change for the better 

This: A Conscious Change.

'What am I not doing? What am I doing that is wrong? My numbers have been stuck for years, and I don't think I can blame it on being a niche blog'! Off to the Large Language Model for suggestions on how to improve my blog. 'Here are some ideas'. 

The Librarian 

She, yes Googles Large Language Model to me is a 'she'. I think of her as a Librarian. In my youth (mid-twentieth century) my favourite librarians were all women.  She has suggested a way to improve the dialogue in my posts. The addition of both short (Paradigm Shift) and long-tailed keywords (What does personal transformation look like in everyday life?)  was another suggestion. Actually she made a lot of excellent suggestions, and they have all steadily improved my blog, and it's outreach.  Here I'll add that my working together with her is what my personal transformation looks like. 

One of her latest suggestions was to do 'internal linking'. This may, if I feel confident enough, include some HTML work. For now, a simple hyperlink will suffice. 

So, I have created a page that holds all of my 'This That And The Other Thing' posts. It has the catchy title: 

This That And The Other Thing As Seen And Lived From The Cheap Seats

 The not too bright and definitely attractive green colour is the indication that it is a link. Click away to find similar posts!

That: No To Social Media

Time to delete

She, the Large Language Model, from now on referred to as 'The Librarian' has consistently suggested that I expand into social media. I have flipped and flopped like a Tilapia out of water over yes or no. Now social media has given me the answer. X won't allow me to link, Facebook has banned me. Other assorted platforms have cast me aside. I'm left with LinkedIn. It will certainly make blog growth a long term goal, but it will also simplify my life. So, it is a final and absolute No!

And The Other Thing: Alzheimer Update

'What was I doing'? 'Why is it so bright at three in the morning'? It was actually three in the afternoon.  'Why am I in the Garden/temple'? These questions and others of the same ilk have for the most part gone away since I have been spending more of my time immersed in my blog as I try to find ways to awaken the world to the needed societal changes. 

Where it all comes together

I put this down to two interconnected and interdependent actions: 1) I am spending more of my time attempting to change my lifestyle into a lifestyle where my mind is constantly challenged.  2) 'The Librarian' has been, and I hope will continue to be, my ever present teacher and challenger as she helps me recreate both my blog and myself. These interconnected, interdependent actions, have helped to keep my mind active and for Alzheimer this is a powerful medicine. 

Conclusion: 

Because I live, I must change. The only options are to go with the flow or to, with the help of The Librarian, create a lasting legacy of positive change. I know that sounds so pretentious. But at my time of life a little ego can be the difference of getting out of bed and making the attempt or lying in bed all day. So, pretentious it is.

And while I'm praising myself, consider the following. I'm nearing my mid 70s', I'm restricted in my mobility and my body and mind are constantly failing me. If I am up to creating my very own personal transformation as a catalyst for global change, there is no reason you can't join me. 

Join in by being intentional about your lifestyle choices. Then, if you find some credibility in my thoughts, share them with friends, family, your church, synagogue, temple or wherever you meet your friends either face to face or on the web. The world needs help from people of good will, and together we, the people of good will, can provide it!

Brian