Wisdom

It’s not about wars.

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. …Details

Vacation – are you running from or to yourself?

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. …Details

Replace the carrot and stick with chocolate

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? …Details

For a sudden drop in cabin air pressure…

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 with you.” …Details

Pick your battles

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. …Details

Challenge your beliefs

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. …Details

You are evidence of what you believe

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 others are more worthy. …Details

To discover what you believe – pay attention to how you act

“…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. …Details

How much do you really know about yourself?

In our minds we create an image of who we are and who we can and will be.  And that image includes all the bad as well as the good and, in most cases, includes some pretty rigid rules.  We can figure out what the rules are pretty through a simple exercise:  Take a piece of paper and write down everything about yourself that you feel is pertinent.…Details

Feeding Ourselves

Have you noticed that when you are really into doing something, you can forget time altogether, not feel hungry, and when you’re done you still feel great?  And when you are bored or unhappy or feeling stuck all you can think about is food?…Details