Every time I hear a religious leader tell their congregation that they need to sacrifice in the service of others I want to SCREAM. Then I realize how fortunate I’ve been to discover that there is no sacrifice involved in … Continued
We human beings don’t trust very readily. Indeed, many of us feel that others need to earn our trust. But is it really in our best interest to behave this way? Implications of earning trust Let’s begin by examining what … Continued
“I think it’s naive to think our kids don’t know the difference?” was my response when asked what I thought of participation trophies. Highly observant Kids are incredibly observant. If you don’t think so, recall a time when your parents … Continued
As parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles what we wish for our kids is a better life. When pressed for what constitutes “a better life,” few of us have a clear, concise answer. For many of us, “better” means “easier.” We … Continued
In a June 5th, 2019 NPR (National Public Radio) airing, Amber Scorah, the author of Leaving The Witness, said “You can never have change without loss.” A few minutes later a friend said that she had eliminated a number of … Continued
Is compassion enough to assure joyful living? Or must we go beyond compassion? Background This post topic was triggered by a Gregg Braden video. For those of you who may not be familiar with Gregg Braden, he is a scientist … Continued
When we rage, and we’ve all done it at one time or another, we transfer power to the subject of our rage. I take no pride in acknowledging that I’ve raged against others, the lunacy of aspects of a new … Continued
For some time now I’ve used congruity and disparity to guide me in evaluating what others’ were telling me, little did I know that it was boosting my confidence as well. Previously My focus on congruency helps me identify whether … Continued
We tend to think of confidence as a benefit that serves us well but it’s much more, it’s a source of inspiration to others. When others see your confidence some will envy you, but more will feel empowered. Here’s why. … Continued
All too often I hear people regret the fact that they had not learned a lesson earlier in life. This sentiment is wrong for a number of reasons. Regret vs. joy People who regret not having learned a lesson earlier … Continued