OK, truth, I’m fascinated by history. But who’s version of history have I actually learned? The victors? They tell us “We must learn from history or we are doomed to repeat it.” But clearly learning it has done little to keep us from repeating our cultural, environmental, and ethical missteps. Sure, maybe you can rattleContinue reading “Why Teaching History Doesn’t Work: The Case for Emotional Intelligence”
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Happiness Isn’t a Secret
“Don’t speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body doesn’t know the difference. Words are energy and they cast spells, that’s why it’s called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself, and you can change your life.” ~ Bruce Lee Everything we think, say, and do shapes who we become, how we’reContinue reading “Happiness Isn’t a Secret”
Shifting Focus: From Criticism to Grace in Our Lives
Why is it that bad news spreads so much faster than good news? Why do we feel so compelled to share the failures, the scandals, the little annoyances in our daily lives? We’ll complain to anyone who will listen, about the barista who messed up our coffee. We’ll gossip about the athlete who got arrested,Continue reading “Shifting Focus: From Criticism to Grace in Our Lives”
Ask, and Ye Shall Receive
Our minds are like parachutes. They work best when they’re open. Don’t hold so tightly to what you know to be true. If you let go of what you know, and it stays with you, it’s true. If you let go of what you know, and it disappears into the ether…it isn’t, and probably neverContinue reading “Ask, and Ye Shall Receive”
#ItsDad ~ You Aren’t Angry
This isn’t semantics, guys, so grab some chips and dip, and lets dig in. Words are powerful. Words hurt people and heal people. Words start wars and end them. And although this post might initially seem like a play on words or a clever attempt to get you to see something from a new pointContinue reading “#ItsDad ~ You Aren’t Angry”
Making Room for Interdependence
Although this is a topic that I’m often reminded of as it relates to America’s 4th of July celebrations, it’s quickly becoming a much bigger part of my life. Here is an uncomfortable, but hopefully eye opening look at the celebrations of our independence, as a nation…and as individuals. As I grow, my thoughts andContinue reading “Making Room for Interdependence”
My Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Toolbox.
When it comes to the stresses of our lives, maybe Lennon & McCartney had the answer right from the start. We need to just “Let it be.” It’s likely, however, that even those famous lyrics were inspired by wisdom passed down by the sages and mentors who guided Liverpool’s famous composing duo. Reading and listeningContinue reading “My Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Toolbox.”
#itsdad ~ These Are the Golden Years
Hey Guys! It’s Dad. It’s funny when, where, and how we learn our life lessons. If we’re plugged in, they seem to be around every corner. This one was no exception. Last night I had a really peaceful dream; a dream that taught me something and it made me smile. In my dream, a fatherContinue reading “#itsdad ~ These Are the Golden Years”
Reach Out Eagerly, and Find the Crescendo of Your Life!
Each time mustered the nerve to write this post, I couldn’t seem to connect the dots, or at least dot the I’s and lower case J’s. I tried time and time again, sitting in a sea of emotions, only to completely lose focus. Within a week of the first time that I’d sat down toContinue reading “Reach Out Eagerly, and Find the Crescendo of Your Life!”
Harvesting Insights 