To say that confidence is the platform for launching an upward spiral is too vague. It’s confidence in our ability to learn and adapt that enables us to grow more quickly and effectively than we imagined possible. Up, up & … Continued
Confident people do not confront others; they help them make more conscious decisions. The term, confrontation, has a negative connotation. It implies telling someone something they don’t want to hear. We tend to avoid confrontation because we risk angering the … Continued
My dear friend and sage web advisor, Kara Gamber, said “Sometimes reaching simplicity is a complex journey.” I couldn’t agree more. Let’s explore the process to see why this happens…and how to use it to our advantage. Inherent complexity We … Continued
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