Notes on a Contemplative Life

This Gap is Normal

I’m dealing with perfectionism. It’s crippling me. But…I am also gaining clarity on what this project/newsletter will become.

Jul 19 • 

Clarke Scott

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May 2025

Starting Again & Again & Again

I want to get back to a regular cadence of a weekly newsletter—a rounding up and summary of the past week.

May 11 • 

Clarke Scott

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March 2025

Nostalgic Gestures & Planning Moves

It’s been 8 weeks since music turned up in my life after 30 years.

Mar 9 • 

Clarke Scott

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February 2025

Choice - A Lesson

It seems "the message" was on point, as I feel a certain depth of peace and certainty this week that has made it easy to be alive and moving forward…

Feb 2 • 

Clarke Scott

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January 2025

Comparison Kills Meaning

Hi Folks,

Jan 26 • 

Clarke Scott

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A Quick Update

Hi Folks,

Jan 19 • 

Clarke Scott

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Those Forks in the Road

Hi folks,

Jan 4 • 

Clarke Scott

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December 2024

Finding the Right Tone and Back on the Wagon

Hi Folks,

Dec 29, 2024 • 

Clarke Scott

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Merry Christmas and Welcome Back to the Old Way

Hi Folks,

Dec 22, 2024 • 

Clarke Scott

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August 2024

Notes on The Year of Magical Thinking

We tell ourselves stories in order to live

Aug 26, 2024 • 

Clarke Scott

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July 2024

Black Tie and a Name Change

Clothes maketh the man or women. Not true, obviously but, have you ever noticed the subtle psychological change that occurs when you put on formal…

Jul 26, 2024 • 

Clarke Scott

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January 2024

When Words Are Not Enough

My emotional affair with art and the human condition

Jan 28, 2024 • 

Clarke Scott

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