Practical traction after a hard hit—field notes and tools for rebuilding without performative positivity
Pre-Collapse (Prevention)
You’re not in the crash yet, but you can feel the warning lights. This phase is about spotting what’s going wrong early and putting simple guardrails in place so a bad week doesn’t become a full collapse.
Morning Ritual — Fir Roots, Squirrel Feet, and Keeping My Words Clean Monday, February 2, 2026 By Kevin McLaughlin / Lugh Sulian Well, welcome back. This is our morning-ritual part of the day, and we’ll do the deeper journal entry later — I’ve got a trip into the big city today for a nerve conduction … Continue reading Understanding Your Spirit Animal: Squirrel Insights
America’s Calling (Original lyrics — protest/punk vibe) America’s calling—pick up the line, static in the signal, teeth in the grin. Headlines hit the pavement, truth gets thin, everybody’s yelling—nobody wins. There’s a deadline coming, calendar red, budget on the table, knives overhead. “Keep it running,” “shut it down,” “draw the line,” and winter drags the … Continue reading Protest and Politics: America’s Call for Change
The post reflects on the importance of understanding workplace dynamics before implementing changes, highlighting the dangers of unilateral decisions that can disrupt organizational memory and knowledge. It also discusses using tarot as a reflective tool for personal insight, emphasizing self-awareness, emotional boundaries, and finding clarity amidst chaos.
The author discusses the detrimental effects of being held responsible for outcomes beyond one's control, highlighting how systemic issues are often misattributed to individual performance. This leads to stress, ambiguity, and burnout as workers face unreasonable expectations. Establishing boundaries and documenting constraints is crucial for maintaining well-being and accountability.
Standing on the Ledge 