That Dalai Lama – smart guy. His statement, as quoted in this meme, is absolutely correct. It’s also something that…
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… Or “Nature as Therapy.” I am blessed to have the friendship of some people in my life who have…
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Obviously, there are far more than FIVE rules for life if you want to feel motivated, empowered, fulfilled, justified, etc. …
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I saw a post on Facebook and it was a brief look at what the poster was thankful for this…
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Since I broke my elliptical awhile back (apparently, putting over 2,500 miles on it in a year will break it),…
Continue ReadingThe Difference Between Confidence & Wonderment
I can’t say I was much of a fan of the Matrix movies after the first one, and part of…
Continue ReadingThe Difference Between Stopping & Pausing
I have been actively writing short stories since I was in the 7th grade. I learned to type in the…
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– I’m old enough to know better but young enough not to care. – Right now is the oldest you’ve…
Continue ReadingDon’t Contaminate Your House
Across the span of the past few decades of my life I’ve heard a great many analogies that compare something…
Continue ReadingLife Is A Journey; Not A Destination
Some years back (as I type this) I was scheduled to take a trip to New Hampshire from my home…
Continue ReadingStanding Still Is Falling Behind
We have all heard the story of the hare and the tortoise; the rabbit and the turtle. We’ve heard how…
Continue ReadingNot Who but WHAT Are You?
It’s been said that “I Am” are two of the most powerful words in the English language – because what…
Continue ReadingWho Do You Compete With?
As young children most of us are taught to play games and every game, no matter how simple, has a…
Continue ReadingWhen Is “Too Late”?
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. How many times have you heard THAT statement? Better yet, how many…
Continue ReadingDefining Success
Success, as defined by Dictionary.com means: the accomplishment of one’s goals; the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like. …
Continue ReadingWould You Be Nothing?
I know a few people who have a difficult time handling the criticism of others. When I talk with them,…
Continue ReadingEducation vs. Experience: The Value of Balance
My mind has been spinning for the past couple of hours – and it’s all my own fault. A young…
Continue ReadingFear Is A Choice
…and therefore unnecessary. I didn’t used to believe that. You’d think that being a police officer for virtually all of…
Continue ReadingWorrying Is Actually A Bad Thing
Most of my friends and family have heard me quote the Serenity prayer or some version of it (because I…
Continue ReadingREFUSE To Live On Your Knees
As much as it pains me to quote Rocky Balboa, the man had this right: “You, me, or nobody is…
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