Even if you know who you are or what you want, doesn’t mean that everything becomes easy and smooth sailing. You still have to figure out who to get where you want to go, you have to figure out how to get the money, how to work with other people, how to deal with issues as they…
So there is very much a difference between a soldier and a warrior. A soldier is someone who, either by draft or by choice, is part of a structured army or fighting force with a leader that sends them to fight for a cause, theoretical or practical. A warrior is someone who is willing to…
This is Memorial Day. With all its odd mixture of Nationalist rhetoric, pro/anti-war sentiment, sadness for he fallen, vague guilt that we should feel/do/be something we aren’t, anger that we are something we never wanted to be, and the need to stop the hurting. No wonder people run away from home this weekend. Being Native American I’m not interested…
Vacations are amazing things. We go somewhere complete different, do different things, have a different schedule, and hopefully come back refreshed and exhilarated or at least more experienced. But what are we coming back to? Vacations are not one way; they are round trip. Like a boomerang you are coming back. So what is the actual purpose of…
What do you do to ‘motivate’ yourself into doing something that would be good for you in the long-term but is difficult and not necessarily enjoyable in the short-term? Do you keep yourself focused on today and pat yourself on the back when you succeed? Do you beat yourself up daily/hourly when you fail to…
I never thought I would say this, but there is cosmic truth in the airline flight safety instructions we are all forced to sit through (try to ignore). Pay close attention when you are told “In the case of a sudden drop in cabin air pressure, first secure your own mask before helping others flying…
You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose….No, no that’s not what I mean. In many situations as adults we learn that choosing what is worth attempting to change or challenge is worthwhile because not everything is worth the effort. We are happier if we don’t spend all of our time challenging…
Sometimes the oddest beliefs are taught to us by our families. And we don’t realize that’s what they are and that we live our lives by them until something brings them into bold relief. Early in my career I was given the opportunity to learn American Sign Language and work as an interpreter. During the…
Ever heard “Words are just words” or “Actions speak louder than words”? While words have power, our actions show our beliefs and our intent even if we don’t know consciously what they are saying. Choosing over and over to stay home and watch other people live their lives says that you’re not good enough and…
“…I’ve learned that each of us has a basic view of reality and God that we act out every day in our relationship with our families, our friend, our food. It doesn’t matter whether we believe in one God, many gods or no god. Anyone who breathes and thinks and experiences has beliefs about God. …