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troykarnes.bsky.social
Perspectives from a cancer survivor in active recovery | Husband | Father | Writer
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Opens @bsky.app Sees these two posts, one after the next. @effinbirds.com energy everywhere.

Scared to start something? I can promise you 2 things: 1) If you don’t start, nothing will happen. 2) If you do start, and keep it up, you will improve. So get started.

Feels like a job for @sheaserrano.bsky.social

Hungry?

Thursday's journal topic: Marriage Prompt: How do we manage conflicts around boundaries and expectations?

Scary stats, but one way to overcome them: Call a friend just to say hello. They will smile. You will smile. Double bonus. Thank you amplifying @gabrielfinkelstein.bsky.social

This sign exists in a facility where they make electricity.

My kid basically started a TFHSA. He hasn’t turned in a single tooth. Instead, he’s saving them all to turn in at once for a massive pay day.

Tired: Slot machines Wired: Slot canyons

I'm terrible at sharing my work.....but I'm starting to change that! Massive thanks to @caffinatedchaos.bsky.social for a great chat. It has one of my favorite ways of thinking about chasing perfection. www.buzzsprout.com/2424597/epis... #authors #booksky #cansky #sobersky #halt #mentalhealth

Need some energy for these citations today: open.spotify.com/artist/0K1q0... #authors #writers #citationssuck #citeyourwork #theunderdog

Tuesday's journal topic: Challenging emotions. Prompt: Which thought patterns usually lead you to challenging emotions? How do you notice when those patterns start?

Heard of an HSA? My kid has a TFSA. He (9) hasn’t turned in a single tooth to the tooth fairy. He’s planning to turn in a full set of baby teeth to cash in big. Never once did I consider this as a kid (or at his birth).

Thursday's journal topic: Marriage Prompt: What’s an adventure or experience you'd like to share with your partner?

Wednesday's journal topic: Slay the Dragon (big projects) Prompt: Write about a project that didn’t go as planned. What did you change (or will you change) the next time?

World Cancer Day? Yeah, I see you beautiful #cansky people out there. Here's what Chondrosarcoma looked like before a badass surgeon cut it the fuck out of me. Turns out I didn't NEED that shoulder blade anyway.... #sarcoma #worldcancerday #OncoSky #CancerBS #worldcancerday #fuckcancer

Friday's journal topic: Work Prompt: What unspoken expectations might be creating tension in your work relationships?

Thursday's journal topic; Marriage Prompt: How do you see your marriage evolving over the next five years?

If you're going to be editing, it's good to pull the panther card. #writers #booksky #editing #purge

Tuesday's journal topic: Challenging emotions. Prompt: What do you think your biggest emotional blind spot is? How does it show up in your decisions or relationships?

Today's editing session feels like a battle: open.spotify.com/album/71NrwU...

Monday's journal topic: Affirmations. Prompt: Name three things you love about yourself today.

Today's editing session brought to you by: open.spotify.com/album/1DMMv1...

Sunday's Journal Topic: Aspirations. Prompt: How do you balance focusing on long-term goals with enjoying the present moment?

Time for editing session # 1,825....at least it feels that way. I'll put this on: open.spotify.com/album/4a6u9T...

Saturday's journal topic: Kids Prompt: How do they show love in their unique way?