“I’m feeling much better now that I’ve given up hope.” Zen Comic Nearly everyone touts the value of staying hopeful in troubled times – personal, local and global. I’ve been trying to keep my chin up now for decades and
"Paths are made by walking", wrote Franz Kafka. Or as the poet Antonio Machado said, “There is no way. The way is made by going.” For me that means that are no pre-made paths in life. Or, at least if
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” Albert Einstein Intuition is a real thing. Scientists tell us that
“It’s my way or the highway!” Vince Lombardi, Football Coach In times of uncertainty, doubt and fear, our self-will takes over. In these moments, we believe that the only thing that will make it all okay (or for it all
“Aren’t you tired of needing things from those who are incapable of providing the things you need” R.H. Sin, Algedonic Some romantic relationships have a very low chance of surviving beyond weeks or months because the other party is
“Just a reminder: feelings are not facts! However, they are strong and they matter… “ Elizabeth Sockolov Mostly the notion that “Feelings aren’t facts” makes a lot of sense, especially when we are caught up in our ruminations and their
“Have no fear of perfection… you’ll never reach it.” Salvador Dali A friend recently recounted the experience of being criticized by work colleagues for his efforts in heading up a project. True, he recalled, things weren’t as going smoothly as
“There is only one way to change the world; change yourself.” Debasish Mridha We want to change so many things in our lives – especially those irritating people and depressing situations that destroy our peace of mind. As I’ve previously
Gratitude is a quality commonly promoted by personal growth experts, spiritual leaders and addiction recovery programs. But is it a throw-away term that sounds nice but empty of meaning or power? Or does it really have something going for it?
“Charity begins at home” is a well-worn phrase – the term “charity” commonly defined as generosity, helpfulness, mercy, goodwill, kindness and compassion extended to others. It’s origin is somewhat hazy, but one possibility is the English satirist John Marston’s play
