The good “now” days
I love how people are always pining for the “good old days.” I want to propose a new thing to revere: the good “now” days. I know that these are times of rapid change, and this quickness is certainly the root of some people’s problems or anxieties. There is definitely a perception out there that [...]
Integrity
It’s a New Year and a good time to reflect on what’s passed, and plan somewhat for the next year. Of course, you never know what treats and surprises are in store, but it’s somewhat comforting to think you can provide some guidepost for the things you want to happen. In this process, thinking about [...]
Forgiveness
It’s something you hear about a lot these days, and it’s probably in the air more since it’s the holiday season. People and religions often give lip service to the idea of forgiveness, but I find that actual forgiveness is a very hard thing to sincerely do, and then maintain. Human behavior is generally mercurial [...]
Occupying my home
Occupying my home.
Security at warp speed
How to benefit by extreme market fluctuations and take care of the business right before your eyes.
Patience. Get it. Keep it.
Patience is in short supply, and chances are that it has always been so. There have always been things, events, and people who have tried our patience. Modern life has complicated this, and created situations where we have to wait more: a simple call to the cable company to discuss a bill or service [...]
Busyness
People seem so busy today. In fact, when asked how they are doing many people reply “crazy busy.” This is culturally reinforced too, because we are conditioned that being busy is good and stillness unproductive, or even lazy. There is some truth to the fact that being occupied with what you love promotes well being, [...]
The politics of enough
When is enough enough? That’s a really hard thing to define. And in our society where we seem to worship excess in every way, it gets even murkier; determining when you have enough becomes more difficult. In many parts of our country, traditional providers of social and economic stability for the middle class are under [...]
The peace dividend
World peace is an illusion. There has never been a time in history that was conflict free, and the chances are that there never will be. Conflict is inherent to the human condition, and although wars can inflict the most horrible atrocities, conflict itself is often necessary before progress can be made. The only real [...]
Project Yourself-Part III
I previously wrote two blog posts on Personal Growth where I discussed how beliefs are projected on children by family, friends or teachers: ideas about money, self-worth, intelligence, and just about everything else. If you are constantly told negative things by a parent or teacher, you absorb this energy as true, since you lack the awareness or life experience to [...]


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