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I explore a lot — on the internet. I poke around until something catches my fancy, then I save it for the future or look into it more deeply.
James Clear says,
To learn, wander. To achieve, focus.
For me there’s a middle step. Once I’m gathered enough bits and pieces, my mind gets cluttered and I need moodling time.
So you see, imagination needs moodling — long, inefficient, happy idling, dawdling and puttering.
–Brenda Ueland
It’s time to let my subconscious mind process things, see connections, come up with insights and blog ideas. There’s no hurry, I’m not doing this for external validation or a deadline. When the beginning of a blog post starts to form, I play with the best way to express what I’m trying to say. It doesn’t have to be perfect — the joy of doing it is the important thing.
As I’ve said, I spend a lot of time reading about what’s going on in the world and supporting people and organizations that share my values. I don’t ignore the cruelty and destruction —- but I refuse to let them eclipse the magic and joy of exploring, playing with ideas, and sharing what I discover.
January 2, 2026
…Jean, the internet can be you passport to the world!
Yes! 🙂
The internet is where the majority of my exploring goes on.
I wish I could share Calvin and Hobbs’ excitement for snow.
I’m sorry you have to go out when it’s snowing. Stay safe!
the cartoon is perfect and uplifting and true… we have a new year to moodle. I am in love the word, moodling. it describes what I do a lot of. I would never have thought of what I do on the computer as MOODling, now I will..
When My mood swings up and down I will continue to MOODling.. thanks, love you
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I also like the word moodling. I am happy to be in a winter wonderland. It’s beautiful, so I am withCalvin and Hobbs.
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The “joy of doing” is perfect! Now I want to incorporate “moodling” in my consciousness.
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Sounds so much better than a strict routine!
Yes! 🙂
The best ideas come while moodling. Often in the midst of taking a shower or during the stage just between asleep and awake.
Yes. 🙂
I do a lot of exploring on the internet as well. I like that word MOODLE. I actually looked it up and read that it’s online learning. I had no clue. lol
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Exploring is a good way to keep learning!
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Keep learning!
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