workaholism
"a compulsion to work excessively hard and long hours" -- Google dictionary
David
dates (fruit)
request: when I was at a retreat we were given blessed dates, which were said to have healing qualities
Draco Malfoy (Harry Potter character)
"Draco is characterised as a cowardly bully who tricks and hurts people to get what he wants; nevertheless, he is a cunning user of magic" -- wikipedia
statement: Dr. Hawkins doesn't do salvation
request: Is salvation more of a Jesus thing or does it apply to Dr. Hawkins also? 😁
sleepwalking
“walk around and sometimes perform other actions while asleep” — Google dictionary
gremlin
“an imaginary little creature that gets inside things, especially machines, and makes them stop working” — Cambridge dictionary
The End Of Suffering - Gary Malkin, Thich Nhat Hanh
request: A song I often return to in moments of distress
extraversion, introversion
"Extraversion tends to be manifested in outgoing, talkative, energetic behavior, whereas introversion is manifested in more reflective and reserved behavior" -- wikipedia.org
statement: the only thing that can be relied upon is what you are
Request: it seems that when we rely upon externals then we become vulnerable
subjugation
"the action of bringing someone or something under domination or control" -- Google dictionary
celebration
request: could be a special event, but maybe also a mood or way of being
self-scrutiny
"examination of one's own thoughts and feelings" -- merriam-webster.com
caveman
"a cave dweller especially of the Stone Age" -- merriam-webster.com
knock on wood
"said in order to avoid bad luck, either when you mention good luck that you have had in the past or when you mention hopes you have for the future" -- Cambridge dictionary
bodhisattva
request: one who seeks enlightenment for the benefit of mankind